May 05, 2011 00:50
just finish watching Himitsu no Arashi-chan :) not sleepy yet, so i'm just gonna post something about "Famous Proverbs"..hehehe, i personally pick those proverbs that i like. i like the sayings, and also the meaning..
A merry heart makes a long life.
Meaning : Being happy brings good health.
However long the night,
the dawn will break
Meaning : bad things don't last forever.
All that glitters is not gold.
Meaning : One should not be led by appearance.
Action speaks louder than words:
Meaning : One should implement his actions, rather than keep talking about them.
All good things
come to those who wait.
Meaning: Patience brings rewards.
A broken friendship may be soldered but will
never be sound.
Meaning: Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.
Still waters run deep.
Meaning : a quiet person can have much knowledge and wisdom
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Meaning: different people have different taste
Half a loaf is better than none
Meaning : you should be grateful of something, even if it's not as much as you wanted
Out of sight, out of mind.
Meaning: we tend to forget people or things we do not see
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
Meaning: you help me, and i'll help you
english proverbs