Famous Inspirational Quotes

List of Proverbs

Here you will find a list of proverbs that we find inspirational. These proverbs have been passed down for generations. They contain wisdom and knowledge that have survived the test of time. They often contain hidden messages, sometimes you need to read them and reflect on the words to find the message. They are usually short, no more than a few words, but there meaning is true wisdom. They are similar to inspirational quotes in that they can inspire you and others. We hope you enjoy them.

A proverb is to speech what salt is to food.
Arabic Proverb

Proverbs are mental gems gathered in the diamond districts of the mind.
William R. Alger

Proverbs may be said to be the abridgment of wisdom.
Joseph Joubert

A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience.
Miguel De Cervantes

A short saying oft contains much wisdom.
Sophocles

The genius, wit, and the spirit of a nation are discovered by their proverbs.
Francis Bacon

Proverbs are the cream of a nation's thought.
Author Unknown

A country can be judged by the quality of its proverbs.
German Proverb

A proverb is the child of experience.
English Proverb

Proverbs are always platitudes until you have personally experienced the truth of them.
Aldous Huxley

A proverb is not a proverb to you until life has illustrated it.
John Keats

A proverb is good sense brought to a point.
John Morley




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A List of Proverbs By Country of Origin
African
Chinese
Danish
English
French
Greek
Irish Proverbs and Sayings
Italian
Japanese
Latin
Native American
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Spanish
Swedish
Turkish
Vietnamese
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A List of Proverbs By Subject
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