English Proverbs -TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE DIVINE

Proverb Expansion TO ERR IS HUMAN, TO FORGIVE DIVINE Man is by nature weak and imperfect. He is imperfect because he is human. He is moulded in such a way that he is imperfect. To commit mistake is normal with man. Though Adam and Eve had all the pleasures of the Garden of Eden, they … Read more

English Proverbs – TIME AND TIDE WAITS FOR NO MAN

Proverb Expansion TIME AND TIDE WAITS FOR NO MAN The proverb means that time once lost is lost forever. When we get a good opportunity, we must make the maximum use of it. If we cannot make use of it, it is lost forever. Time and tide has its own course. It does not wait … Read more

English Proverbs – THE TREE IS KNOWN BY ITS FRUIT

Proverb Expansion THE TREE IS KNOWN BY ITS FRUIT The literal meaning of the proverb is that when we taste any fruit, we come to know the basic nature of the tree. We can form an opinion about the tree merely after tasting its fruit. Similarly, a person is judges by the way he behaves. … Read more

English Proverbs – THE PEN IS MIGHTER THAN THE SWORD

Proverb Expansion THE PEN IS MIGHTER THAN THE SWORD The pen helps us to record ad convey our ideas in black and white. The sword helps us to prove our might and to rule over the less mighty. In a wider sense, the pen represents intellectual or mental force whereas the sword stands for physical … Read more

English Proverbs – THE LOGEST WAY ROUND IS THE NEAREST WAY HOME

Proverb Expansion THE LOGEST WAY ROUND IS THE NEAREST WAY HOME The familiar and usual way to reach our home may be long. It may take some time for us to reach home by that way. Even if it is time-consuming, we may be able to reach home without any danger. At the same time, … Read more

English Proverbs – THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE RULES THE WORLD

Proverb Expansion THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE RULES THE WORLD The meaning of the proverb is that the influence of a mother in a person’s life is great. The mother is the first and the best teacher. It is the mother who sees the first smile on the lips of her body and she … Read more

English Proverbs – THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM

Proverb Expansion THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM The statement advises us to act in time. Te bird that rises earlier than the other birds goes in search of prey and it gets as many worms as it requires. But the bird that arrives late may not get a single worm and may have to … Read more

English Proverbs – THE CHILD IS THE FATHER OF THE MAN

Proverb Expansion THE CHILD IS THE FATHER OF THE MAN This statement is found in Wordsworth’s poem ‘The Rainbow’. It means that the child is superior to the adult because the child is nearer to God. The proverb can be explained from point of view. A person’s childhood is an indicator of his manhood. The … Read more

English Proverbs – THE BEST FISH SWIMS NEAR THE BOTTOM

Proverb Expansion THE BEST FISH SWIMS NEAR THE BOTTOM It is easy to catch the fish that swims near the surface of a river, sea etc. The fish caught from the surface is of low quality and less value. But the best kind of fish swims near the bottom. It is difficult to catch it. … Read more

English Proverbs – SWEET ARE THE USES OF ADVERSITY

Proverb Expansion SWEET ARE THE USES OF ADVERSITY Adversity means danger or misfortune. The proverb means that adversity has any many advantages. Some people get weakened when they face adversity. They will lose courage and self-confidence. They also curse God when misfortunes come to them. To them, adversity is a tragedy. This is not right … Read more

English Proverbs – IF YOU WOULD HAVE PEACE, PREPARE FOR WAR

Proverb Expansion IF YOU WOULD HAVE PEACE, PREPARE FOR WAR An unarmed person or nation can be an easy prey to any enemy that is armed and ready to fight. In the present state of the world a nation cannot be safe if it relies for its safety solely on the honour and good will … Read more

English Proverbs – A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS

Proverb Expansion A ROLLING STONE GATHERS NO MOSS A “rolling stone”, in this old proverb, represents a man who is always changing his occupations and pursuits, and never settles down steadily to any work. A stone that is constantly rolling cannot gather any moss. In the same way a fickle, unstable person, who does not … Read more

English Proverbs – SPEECH IS SILVER BUT SILENCE IS GOLDEN

Proverb Expansion SPEECH IS SILVER BUT SILENCE IS GOLDEN Oratory is an art. A person with an oratorical skill can attract people to his side. He can even reach positions in life using his skill. It is a pleasure to listen people speaking well on good things. A person having mastery of a particular subject … Read more

English Proverbs – SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE

Proverb Expansion SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE This is a well-known proverb which stresses the importance of perseverance. We can achieve great things only by perseverance. The man who is in a hurry is likely to commit mistakes and is likely to fail. If we wish to succeed, we should work calmly and patiently. … Read more

English Proverbs – SELF-HELP IS THE BEST HELP

Proverb Expansion SELF-HELP IS THE BEST HELP Every person wishes to lead a happy life. Some people work very hard and earn a living. As a result they prosper in life and become happy.  They helped themselves to prosper by their hard work. But there are certain people who are lazy and do not want … Read more