ASSIGNMENT

ON 200 PROVERBS
WITH THEIR MEANING.

BY:
ABHISHEK GUPTA
ROLL NO. 11

1) Learn to walk before you run.  Don't rush into doing something until you know how to do it.
2) Learning is a treasure that will   Education is something you keep forever.
 follow its owner
 everywhere.
3) Least said soonest mended.   The more discreet you are, the less damage you  cause.
4) Let bygones be bygones.   Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.
5) Let the chips fall where they   We should not try to control our destiny.
may.
6) A friend to all is a friend to
   Someone who is a friend to everyone makes none of them feel special.
none.
7) Lightning never strikes in the   An unusual event is not likely to occur again in exactly the same
same place twice circumstances.
8) Like father, like son.   A son's character can be expected to resemble his father's.
9) Little strokes fell great oaks.   If you divide a task into small parts, it becomes easier to do.
10) Look before you leap.   Consider possible consequences before taking action.
  Disclosing important information ( to the enemy or a competitor) could
11) Loose lips sink ships. result in large
  losses.
12) Losers weepers, finders  If you lose something you weep, if you find something you keep it.
keepers.
13) Love is blind.   A person in love does not see the faults of the person he/she loves.
14)  
15) Make a silk purse out of a  Manage to produce something good using poor material.
sow's ear
16) Man is the head of the family; 
 woman is the neck that turns  
the head.
17) Man proposes, God disposes.  Our destiny depends on God's will.
18) Manners make the man.  Possibly:  a person's manners show their origins.
19) Many hands make light work.  Sharing work makes work easier.
20) Marry in haste, repent at  If you get married too quickly, you may spend all your life regretting it.
leisure.
21) Memory is the treasure of the  
mind.
22) Men make houses, women  
make homes.
23) Might as well be hanged for a  If the penalty is going to be the same, you might as well commit the
sheep as (for) a lamb greater offence.
24) Money begets money.  If you have money you can make more money.
25) Money doesn't grow on trees.  You shouldn't waste money because it is not plentiful.
26) Money is the root of all evil.  Money is the main cause of wrongdoing and problems.
27) A burnt  child dreads the fire.    A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.
28) Necessity is the mother of   The need for something forces people to find a way of obtaining it.
invention.
29) Need teaches a plan.   Necessity will make you find a solution.
30) Never put off till tomorrow Don't postpone something you can do now.                                        
what can be done today
31) Never say die.   Never give up.
32) Nobody is perfect.  
33) No man can serve two   It's impossible to follow instructions from two different sources.
masters.
34) No man is an island.
35) No news is good news.
36) No smoke without fire.
37) No wind, no waves.
38) Nothing ventured, nothing  
gained.
39) A chain is no stronger than its  The strength of a group depends on each individual member.
weakest link.
40) Once bitten, twice shy.
41) One father is more than a
hundred schoolmasters.
42) One good turn deserves
another.
43) One of these days is none of these
days.
44) One today is worth two
tomorrow.
45) One man's meat is another
man's poison
46) One man's trash is another
man's treasure.
47) One swallow doesn't make a
summer.
48) Only real friends will tell you
when your face is
 dirty.
49) Opportunity seldom knocks
twice.
50) Out of the mouths of babes
and sucklings
51) Out of sight, out of mind.
52) A burden of one's own choice  Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.
is not felt.
53) Patience is a virtue
54) Penny wise, pound foolish.
55) People who live in glass
houses should not throw
 stones.
56) Poverty waits at the gates of
idleness.
57) Practice makes perfect.
58) Practise what you preach  
 
59) Prevention is better than cure damage or cure the
 
60) Pride comes before a fall.  
  We all need other people.
  If the news was bad, we would hear of it.  Since we have heard
nothing, 
  we can assume that all is  well.
  There could be some truth in the rumour...
  Similar to : 'no smoke without fire'.
You cannot expect to achieve anything if you don't take risks.
  After an unpleasant experience, people are careful to avoid something
similar.
 
  You should be helpful to someone who helps you.
 'One of these days' remains vague.
  What you have today is better than what is promised or hoped for.
  People don't always like the same things.
  What is useless to one person could be valuable to another.
  A single satisfactory event does not mean that all the others will be as
good.
 Only a real friend will tell you the truth.
  Don't miss opportunities that come along.
  Children often speak wisely.
  We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.
  It is good to be patient.
  Refers to a person who is careful about spending small amounts of
money, but
  not careful about spending large amounts of money.
  One should not criticize others for faults similar to one's own.
  If you do not work you will not make money.
  Doing something repeatedly is the only way to become good at it.
Do yourself what you advise others to do.
It is easier to prevent something from happening than to repair the
disease later.
Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make

61) Procrastination is the thief of   Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.
time
62) Punctuality is the soul of
business
63) Put all your eggs in one
basket
64) A bird in hand is worth two in
a bush.
65) Revenge is sweet.
66) Rome was not built in a day.
67) Advisers run no risks.
68) Save me from my friends.
69) Saying is one thing, doing is
another.
70) Short reckonings make long
friends.
71) Sickness in the body brings
sadness to the mind.
72) Silence gives consent.
73) Snug as a bug in a rug.
74) Spare the rod and spoil the
child
75) Sticks and stones will break
my bones but names   Physical attacks may harm me, but cruel words will not.
 will never hurt me
76) Still waters run deep.
77) A stitch in time saves nine
78) Stolen fruit is the sweetest.
79)
80) Tall oaks grow from little
acorns.
81) The apple doesn't fall far from
the tree.
82) The best advice is found on
the pillow.
83) The darkest hour is just
before dawn.
84) The devil looks after his own.
85) The devil makes work for idle   People who have no work, or are idle, often get into or make trouble.
hands
86) The die is cast.
87) The early bird catches the
worm.
88) The end justifies the means.
89) The first step is the hardest.
90) The more haste, the less
you look foolish.
  You should always be on time for your business appointments.
  Risk everything by relying on one plan (by putting all one's money in
one business).
 It's better to keep what you have than to risk losing it by searching for
something better.
 There is satisfaction in returning an injury.
  It takes a long time to do a job properly.  You should not expect to do it
quickly.
 It's easier to give advice than to act.
 Friends can be more dangerous than enemies.
 People don't always do what they announce.
 Debts paid quickly encourage friendship.
 
 If you don't object to something it can be assumed that you agree with it.
 Feeling very comfortable.
 If you don't punish a child when he does wrong, you will spoil his
character.
  A quiet person can have much knowledge or wisdom.
  It's better to deal with a problem in its early stages, because if you don't,
it will get
  worse.
 What is forbidden is the most tempting.
 
  Great things may come from small beginnings.
  Children resemble their parents.
  After a good night's sleep we may find an answer to our problem.
 There is hope even in the worst of times.
  Success comes to those who deserve it least  .
  A decision has been made and it's impossible to change it.
  If you want to do something successfully, you should do it as soon as
you can.
  Wrong or unfair methods may be used if the result of the action is good.
  The most difficult thing is to begin.
  A person makes more progress if they do things less quickly.
 speed.
91) The more you have, the more  
you want.
92) The mouse that has but one  If you depend on just one thing, and it fails you, you will have no
hole is quickly taken. alternatives.
93) The pen is mightier than the   Words and communication have greater effect than war and fighting.
sword

94) The proof of the pudding is in  The real value of something can be judged only after it has been tried or
the eating. tested.

95) The road to hell is paved with   It's not enough to intend to do something, you must actually do it.
good intentions.
96) The tongue wounds more   Insults can be more hurtful than physical injuries.
than a lance.
97) The truth is in the wine.   People speak more freely under the influence of alcohol.
98) The way to a man's heart is   Feed a man well and he will love you.
through his stomach.
99) The wish is father to the   You think that something is true because you want it to be so.
thought.
100) There is a black  There is always one who doesn't  behave or perform like the others.
sheep in every flock.
101) There is a trick in
 There is an established way of doing things.
every trade.
102) There is no fool like   A older person is expected to behave more sensibly.
an old fool.
103) There is safety in
  Being in a crowd makes you feel more confident.
numbers
104) Time and tide wait for   Delaying a decision will not prevent events from taking place.
no man.
105) Time has wings.  Time goes by quickly.
106) Time is money.  Time is valuable and should not be wasted.
107) To err is human, to
  It is human nature to make mistakes, therefore one should forgive.
forgive divine
108) Too many cooks spoil   If too many people are involved in something, it will not be done
the broth. properly.
 
109) Trust not a horse's
 
heel nor a dog's tooth.
110) Truth is stranger than   Events in real life are sometimes stranger than in fiction.
fiction.
111) Two wrongs don't
  It is wrong to harm someone because they have harmed you.
make a right
112) A friend's eye is a   A real friend will tell you the truth.
good mirror.
113) A good example is the
  Giving an example is better than giving advice.
best sermon.
114) A good beginning   If a task is carefully planned, there's a better chance that it will be done
makes a good end. well.
115) A good conscience is
  You sleep well when you have nothing to feel guilty about.
a soft pillow.
116) A guilty conscience  
 needs no accuser.
117) A leopard cannot   It is not possible for a bad or unpleasant person to become good or
change its spots. pleasant.
118) A loaded wagon   Really wealthy don't talk about money.
makes no noise.
119) A fault confessed is
 Confession is the beginning of forgiveness.
half redressed.
120) A dry March, a wet
April and a cool May 
   Harvest predictions according to the weather.
    fill barn and cellar and
bring much hay.
121) A change is as good  A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday.
as a rest.
  A person's character is judged by the type of people with whom they
122) A man is known by spend 
the company he keeps.   their time.
123) A monkey in silk is a
  No matter how someone dresses, it's the same person underneath.
monkey no less.
124) A new broom sweeps   A newly-appointed person makes changes energetically.
clean.
125) A problem shared is a
  It will be easier to deal with a problem if you discuss it with someone.
problem halved.
126) A rising tide lifts all   Describes something that will be helpful to all.
boats.
  If a person keeps moving from place to place, they gain neither friends
nor
127) A rolling stone
  possessions.                                
gathers no moss.   Another interpretation is that, by moving often, one avoids being tied
down!
128) A rotten apple spoils   A dishonest or immoral person can have a bad influence on a group.
the barrel.
129) A smooth sea never
  Overcoming adversity leads to competence.
made a skilled mariner.
  It's better to deal with a  problem at an early stage, to prevent it from
130) A stitch in time saves getting
nine.   worse.
131) A stumble may
  Correcting a small mistake may help you to avoid making a bigger one.
prevent a fall.
132) A swallow does not   One good event does not mean that everything is alright.
make the summer.
133) A tree is known by its
  A man is judged by his actions.
fruit.
134) A watched pot never   If you wait anxiously for something, it seems to take a long time.
boils
135) A young idler, an old
  If you don't work, you won't have any money when you're old.
beggar.
136) After dinner rest a  Today 'dinner' is usually called 'lunch', and 'supper' more often called
while, after supper walk a 'dinner'.
mile.
137) As you sow, so shall
  You have to accept the consequences of your actions.
you reap
138) Ask me no questions,   There are subjects I'd rather not discuss.
I'll tell  you no lies.
139)  
140) Bad news travels fast.   People tend to circulate bad news (accidents, illness etc.) very quickly.
141) Beauty is only skin   A person's character is more important than their appearance.
deep.
142) Beauty is in the eye of
  Different people have different tastes.
the beholder.
143) Beauty is the wisdom
of women. Wisdom is the   
 beauty of men.
144) Be swift to hear, slow
  Listen carefully before speaking.
to speak.
145) Better be alone than in   Be careful in the choice of the people you associate with.
bad company.
146) Better be the head of a   It's better to be the leader of a small group than a subordinate in a
dog then the tail of a lion. bigger one.
147) Better flatter a fool   It's better to avoid disputes with stupid people.
than fight him.
148) Better the devil you   It's better to deal with somebody difficult but familiar, than change and
know than the devil you  risk dealing 
 don't know   with somebody worse.
149)   It's better to do something, even if it's late,  than not do it at all.
Better late than never.
  It's better to stop and accept a small loss, rather than continue and risk
150) Better lose the saddle
losing
than the horse.   everything.
151) Better safe than sorry   It's better to be too careful than to be careless and regret  it later.
152) Better untaught than
  It's better not to be taught at all than to be taught badly.
ill-taught
153) Beware of Greeks   Don't trust your enemies.
bearing gifts.
154) Birds of a feather
  People of the same sort are usually found together.
flock together.
155) Blood is thicker than   Family relationships are stronger than relationships with other people.
water  
156) Blood will out.   A person's background or education will eventually show.
157)  
158) Charity begins at
  A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.
home.
159) Children and fools tell
 
the truth.
160) Cleanliness is next to
  A clean body is just as important as a pure soul.
godliness.
161) Clear moon, frost   If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.
soon.
162) Clothes don't make
  Appearances can be deceiving.
the man.
163) Constant occupation   When you work you avoid temptation.
prevents temptation.
164) A bad workman
 Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill.
blames his tools.
165) Dead men tell no tales   A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it
would be 
   preferable to conceal.
166) Diamond cuts
  Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.
diamond.
167) Diligence is the   Hard work brings rewards.
mother of good fortune.
168) Discretion is the
  It is useless to take unnecessary risks.
better part of valour
169) Diseases of the soul
are more dangerous than   
 those of the body.
170) Distance makes the   When you are separated from the person you love, your feelings are
heart grow fonder. even stronger.
171) Dogs of the same   People from the same background have the same behaviour.
street bark alike.
172) Don't bark if you can't
  Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.
bite.
173) Don't count your
chickens before they're   You must not be too confident that something will be successful.
hatched.

174) Don't dig your grave   Don't do something yourself which causes your own downfall.
with your own knife and fork.

175) Don't judge a book by   Don't judge by appearances.

its cover.
176)  
177)  A flower blooms more
 If you miss an occasion, you can avail of it at another time
than once.
178) Easier said than done.   What is suggested sounds easy but it is more difficult to actually do it.
179) Elbow grease is the   Hard work gives the best results.
best polish.
180) Empty vessels make
  The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.
the most noise.
181) Every ass likes to hear   People like to listen to themselves talking.
himself bray.
182) Every cloud has a
 There is a positive or hopeful side to every unpleasant situation.
silver lining
183) Every man for himself.   You must think of your own interests before the interests of others.
184) Every man has his
  Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.
price.
185) Every man is the   Life is what you make it.
architect of his own fortune.
186) Every path has its
  Progress is rarely without difficulty.
puddle.
187) Every rose has its   Every good thing has an unpleasant side.
thorn.
188) Every why has a
  There is an explanation for everything.
wherefore.
189) Everything in the   Everything is satisfactory.
garden is rosy.
190) Experience is the
  Experience and knowledge result in better judgement.
father of wisdom.
191)  
  People show what they are really like by what they do, rather than by
192) Facts speak louder
what
than words.   they say.
193)  A fool and his money
 A foolish person usually spends money carelessly
are soon (easily) parted.
194) A fool at forty is a fool
   If a person hasn't matured by the age of 40, they never will.
forever.
195) Familiarity breeds   Knowing somebody very well may lead to a lack of respect for them.
contempt
196) Fine words butter no
  No amount of talking can replace action.
parsnips.
197) First come, first   The first person in the line will be attended to first.
served.
198) Fool me once, shame
on you;    One should learn from one's mistakes.
 fool me twice, shame on me.
199) Fools rush in where   Inexperienced people act in situations that more intelligent people would
angels fear to tread avoid
200) A friend in need is a
   Someone who helps you when you are in trouble is a real friend
friend indeed.