Proverbs Quotes

If you can confess before a friend, you don't need a priest.

~ Amit Kalantri

The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice, and he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy in him. Proverbs 23:24

~ King James Bible

Proverbs and truisms are for this reason dangerous, because they produce blindness or non-thought.

~ Idries Shah

The future is bright like a shining star.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

When the fire is lighted within your soul, can't help it, but to burn.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Whatever a man sow, shall he reap.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Scripture said that pride goes before fall. Just let pride go alone. Don't go in its company, else fall pursues both of you!

~ Israelmore Ayivor

Until you are Tried and Tested, Your Greatness will have no meaning

~ Samuel Asumadu-Sarkodie

Love cannot be FAKED, It will eventually Reveal itself in Action

~ Samuel Asumadu-Sarkodie

Even though, No one is infallible. However, spend much effort in making yourself better. Stand out! Don't follow the masses. It produces results

~ Samuel Asumadu-Sarkodie

Contentment can only be found in not envying others or comparing yourself to them but in being satisfied with what you have.

~ Larry Herzberg

The sacrifices of time and money that Chinese friends will make for one another often go far beyond what is expected or accepted in Western society.

~ Larry Herzberg

A robin perched on the branch of the apple tree, his feathers ruffled, his red chest blazing.'No need to look so down in the mouth,' he chirruped. 'Things'll get worse before they get better.''I don't know what it is about that tree,' Geno grumbled, 'that makes everything that sits in it talk in proverbs.''It's easier than thinking,' the robin stated.

~ Felix Salten

Not everything that is seen is visible.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Spring is the sacred soul of fertility.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

It is lack of contentment that leads to corruption.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

The sinner runs when no one is pursuing himMeaning: one’s guilt will always haunt or live with him

~ Ikechukwu Joseph

Do not afraid of your previous mistakes, try to fix them.

~ Kamaran Ihsan Salih

A turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune.Arabic proverb

~ Judy Hall

...people quote proverbs without realizing they're really in awe of the authority of their truth and the power of their expression...

~ John Geddes

Grace is as good as gold.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Because different cultures see a particular animal as representing a certain human virtue or vice, the use of animal imagery also allows for more colorful commentary on the human condition.

~ Larry Herzberg

In abundance of words, offense will not be lacking but one who restrains his lips is wise.

~ Anonymous

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

~ Anonymous

One who has unreliable friends may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

~ Proverbs 18:24

Talk of an angel and you’ll hear his wings.

~ Proverbs

He who has a generous eye will be blessed, for he gives of his bread to the poor (Proverbs 22:9).

~ Anonymous

Do a bit research before you plan.

~ Kamaran Ihsan Salih

Be who your are, do not be what people want you to be

~ Kamaran Ihsan Salih

When the Lord's request comes, will remove all other demands.

~ Kamaran Ihsan Salih

An intelligent enemy,' he would say, stroking his beard as if it were a bristly pet, 'rather than a foolish friend.' Or, 'He learnt the language of pigeons, and forgot his own.' Or, the favourite of Jan Fishan Khan: 'Nothing is what it seems.

~ Tahir Shah

A little bump in the road is just a bump. There's more ahead until you reach your destination.

~ China Cancio

Self-reliance is an America virtue but not a biblical value. Solomon wrote, The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice. (Proverbs 12:15) The word 'listen' carries with it the meaning of seeking out as well as receiving advice. A lot of pain can be prevented if leaders would just check in with their coach before a making a big decision.

~ Gary Rohrmayer

No matter how big a hen's hut is, it must bow to enter

~ Ikechukwu Joseph

Breaking the personality is like cutting the tree in its trunk, it needs years to be grown as it was‌.

~ Kamaran Ihsan Salih

Danger is the snack food of a true sleuth.

~ Mac Barnett

Ability to find the answers is more important than ability to know the answers.

~ Amit Kalantri

Can a broken cisterns hold water?

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

It is the crow of the cock that announced the break of the dayMeaning: It is good to act in time…ik

~ Ikechukwu Joseph

Death is the dance of Life.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita