A PROVERB, says the Oxford Dictionary, is ‘a short pithy saying in common and recognized use; a concise sentence, often metaphorical or alliterative in form, which is held to express some truth ...

What really are proverbs, where do they come from, how are they disseminated and what function do they have in modern society? Those are questions that are often asked when people reflect on the ...

This biblical book of sayings and advice is full of wisdom. Jewish tradition teaches that King Solomon authored the Book of Proverbs; in Hebrew, the book is known as Mishlei Shlomo, or “The Proverbs ...

This week’s guest on Poetry in Daily Life is Nile Stanley, PhD, who lives in Jacksonville, Florida. A teacher educator, artist-in-residence, and researcher for 36 years, he has been on a mission to ...

"If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together." That was one piece of advice passed along at the just-concluded Democratic National Convention. The words were spoken by New ...

Chinese Proverb of the day: A Chinese proverb teaches about selflessness. It compares people to a candle that gives light ...

This Chinese proverb illustrates the futility of meaningless effort and empty talk. It emphasizes that speaking without ...

Chinese proverb of the day explains the meaning of the idiom “The fox exploits the tigers ferocity.” The proverb teaches ...

Ever feel like one problem just invites another? A Japanese proverb, 'A bee to a crying face,' perfectly captures this. It ...