Pearls of Wisdom Proverbs are an important part of English language and culture. Many people love proverbs for its wisdom; others enjoy the images in proverbs. But proverbs are the most impressive because they express a lot of information in just a few words.
1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. 双鸟在林不如一鸟在手。 2. A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm. 借来的斗篷不暖身。 3. A clean hand wants no washing. 身正不怕影子斜。 4. Actions speak louder than words. 事实胜于雄辩。 5. Adversity is a good discipline. 苦难是磨练人的好机会。 6. A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. 吃一堑，长一智。 7. A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患难朋友才是真朋友。 8. A good example is the best sermon. 身教胜似言教。 9. A life without a purpose is a ship without a rudder. 人生无目的，犹如船失去了舵。 10. All roads lead to Rome. 条条道路通罗马。 11. A new broom sweeps clean. 新官上任三把火。 12. As a man sows, so he shall reap. 种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆。 13. Better wit than wealth. 智力胜于财富。 14. Bitter pills may have wholesome effects. 良药苦口利于病。 15. Blood is thicker than water. 血浓于水。 16. Children are the parents' riches. 子女是父母之财富。 17. Content is better than riches. 知足常乐。 18. Diligence is the mother of success. 勤奋是成功之母。 19. Do in Rome as the Romans do. 入乡随俗。 20. Every dog has his day. 凡人都有得意之日。 22. Every Jack has his Jill. 有情人终成眷属。 23. Every man has his faults. 人孰无过。 24. Experience is the best teacher. 经验是良师。 25. Eye for eye and tooth for tooth. 以牙还牙，以眼还眼。
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