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    26. Silks and satins‚ scarlet and velvet‚ put out the kitchen fire. “Silks and satins‚ scarlet and velvet‚ put out the kitchen fire” is one of the proverbs in a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin who had many talents of American. This proverb of his has valuable as a living truth that wealth make losing happiness. We know that “silk and satin” were two fabrics precious and luxurious‚ are more the rich the most favorite because of the soft and smooth of it. “Scarlet” was

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    English Proverbs and Sayings  03. A bad workman quarrels with his tools.  13. A burnt child dreads the fire.  20. A close mouth catches no flies. 22. A cracked bell can never sound well. 25. A danger foreseen is half avoided.  31. A fool always rushes to the fore.  36. A fool’s tongue runs before his wit. 43. A friend’s frown is better than a foe’s smile.  44. A good anvil does not fear the hammer. 8. A good dog deserves a good bone. 49. A good example is the best sermon.  50. A good face is a letter

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    50 English Proverbs

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    50 English Proverbs - for use in English classes 1 FAILURE TEACHES SUCCESS. 2 WHERE THERE IS WHISPERING‚ THERE IS LYING. 3 HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY. 4 PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL 5 CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. 6 AS THE CALL‚ SO THE ECHO. 7 NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN. 8 LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. 9 OUT OF SIGHT‚ OUT OF MIND. 10 THE TAILOR MAKES THE MAN. 11 AS YOU MAKE YOUR BED‚ SO YOU MUST LIE IN IT. 12 HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST. 13 EASY COME‚ EASY GO. 14 NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION. 15

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    Difference Between Psams and Proverbs In the Poetic Literature course at The Way of Life Bible Institute in Richmond‚ Virignia the students compare and contrast the Psalms and the Proverbs. The Bible includes 150 psalms. These psalms are a collection of prayers‚ poems‚ and hymns that focus on the worshiper’s thoughts about God in praise and adoration. David wrote 73 of the psalms. Other psalmists include Moses‚ Solomon‚ Asaph‚ and Sons of Korah. Fifty of the psalms are anonymous. The Bible includes

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    Proverbs for Cultivation of Minds Proverbs have been used in various cultures around the world: Chinese; English; and African are among the most common. According to Chinua Achebe in the book “Things Fall Apart”‚ African proverbs are described by the Igbo people as ”the palm oil with which words are eaten.” In this culture‚ palm oil is a symbol of tradition and is commonly served at respected greetings and special events. When relating palm oil to proverbs‚ it shows that they too symbolize the

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    Reading and study of the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes from the Bible reveal patterns and habits of successful people who are working alongside God towards eternity. The diligence in characters such as Lady Wisdom from Proverbs 31 helps shape our understanding of what it means to be a hard worker and the existential questions posed in Ecclesiastes can help us find motivation for diligence in the face of seemingly meaningless toil. A proper work ethic‚ according to Proverbs and Ecclesiastes‚ is dedication

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    Overseas English 海 外 英 语 2012 年 08 月 Overseas English 海 外 英 语 Tel:+86-551-5690811 5690812 Proverbs—Reflection of Influence of the Holy Bible on Western Culture 徐铖 (国家税务总局干部学院教研三部, 江苏 扬州 225007) Abstract: Christianity is the most influential religion in west world while the Bible is often labeled as a“Western book”and considered a vital part of western culture.With the help of related English proverbs as well as the Holy Bible -the major resource of Christian doctrines and western concept of values

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    Proverbs are wise sayings that address the heart of the discourse in any given context‚ truthfully and objectively. In Africa and in Nigerian cultures especially‚ they are considered the reliable horses‚ which convey meanings to their destinations or hearts of the listeners. This study investigates aspects of the meaning of proverbs in the work of a Nigerian author‚ Achebe’s Things Fall Apart. It is contended that meanings of Nigerian proverbs can be worked out within the semantic‚ referential‚ ideational

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    Bekki Drewlo Simon‚ Herbert A. (1946). The Proverbs of Administration. In J. M. Shafrits & A.C. Hyde (Eds.)‚ Classics of public administration (6th ed.) (pp. 124-137). Boston‚ MA: Thompson Wadsworth. ARTICLE SUMMARY: In Herbert Simon’s “The Proverbs of Administration” he begins outlining what he describes as the “accepted administrative principles” (p. 124). These principles state that administrative efficiency is increased by specialization of tasks among members of a group‚ unity

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    Group Members:   Jonathan Jacob‚ Jamal Williams‚ and Shekinah Bryant  Directions: below each proverb‚ write the true meaning of the proverb. I will allow more than one meaning to  be present if the group cannot agree on one. Then‚ answer the questions below in complete sentences.    Proverbs  A short saying stating a general truth or advice.        Egyptian Proverbs  “A beautiful thing is never perfect.”  Nothing is perfect‚ everything has it’s flaws.     “A man’s ruin lies in his tongue.”  A person can be destroyed by what he says

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