English Proverbs and Sayings  

Proverbs and sayings are short statements of wisdom or advice that are transmitted from generation to generation and have passed into general use.

• (The) pen is mightier than the sword.
  • Words and communication have a greater effect than war and fighting.
    
    
• Penny wise, pound foolish.
  • Refers to a person who is careful about spending small amounts of money, but not careful about spending large amounts.
    
    
• People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
  • One should not criticize others for faults similar to one's own and risk retaliation. re
    
    
• (A) picture paints a thousand words.
  • A picture is better than a long description.
    
    
• Pity is akin to love.
  • If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.
    
    
• Poverty waits at the gates of idleness.
  • If you do not work, you will not earn any money.
    
    
• Practice makes perfect.
  • Doing something repeatedly is the only way to become good at it.
    
    
• Prevention is better than cure.
  • It is easier to prevent something from happening than to repair the damage or cure the disease later.
    
    
• Pride comes before a fall.
  • Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.
    
    
• (A) problem shared is a problem halved.
  • It is easier to deal with a problem when you discuss it with someone.
    
    
• Procrastination is the thief of time.
  • Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.
    
    
• (The) proof of the pudding is in the eating.
  • The real value of something can be judged only after it has been tried or tested.
    
    
• Punctuality is the soul of business.
  • You should always be on time for your business appointments.
    
    
• Put all your eggs in one basket.
  • Risk everything by relying on one plan (e.g. by putting all one's money into one business).