WORLD’S MOST POPULAR SAYINGS & PROVERBS

Sayings and proverbs are natural expressions of all communities worldwide in metaphorical ways since time immemorial. People all over the world - regardless of their social status, education or wealth - have their distinct ways of expressions which transform into words of great wisdom. No amount of lengthy speeches or sermons would match a brief message practically and frankly conveyed - often full of wit - by such proverbs. Also one would not need a teacher or guide to understand the subtle meaning of the proverbs. It is not uncommon to find many proverbs with the same meaning / message among different languages.


All languages of the world have remarkable and practical ways of expressing their inner thoughts and attitudes in a simple, practical ways that touch us our daily lives effectively.

It has been righty said that

"Proverbs are mental gems gathered in the diamond fields of the mind."

and also

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

I have great pleasure in presenting proverbs and saying of over sixty languages of the world in this booklet. Hope they will enlighten you in many ways and make you realise that the inner thoughts and practical expressions of the people around the world are very similar. These priceless gems of wisdom are easily passed on to the present and future generations with the same delight and joy.

Complied by

Nana Bhanji Laxman