Proverbs are long life experiences, told in one short sentence

1. A penny saved is a penny earned.
A penny spent is a penny earned.

2. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
An eye for an eye leaves the whole world blind.

3. Look before you leap.
He who hesitates is lost.

4. Actions speak louder than words.
The one who is the loudest can get other in action.

5. A stitch in time saves nine.
Never trouble trouble 'til trouble troubles you.

6. Good news travels.
Bad news travels faster.

7. Better late than never.
Better never than forever.

8. Every rose has its thorn.
Every cloud has a silver lining.

9. Give, and ye shall receive.
Take and you recieve more.

10. Honesty is the best policy.
If you fake it, you can make it. / Let sleeping dogs lie/ The secret to success is knowing who to blame for your failures.

11. Know your enemy.
If you can't beat them, join them.

12. Hard work will pay off after time.
Laziness pays off now.

13. Stand out and get noticed.
The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower.

14. Dreams can come true.
If you believe that dreams can come true be prepared for the nightmare.

15. Practice makes perfect.
Nobody is perfect.

16. Do it well, or not at all.
Half a loaf is better than none.

17. Silence is golden.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

18. Hold fast to the words of your ancestors.
Wise men make proverbs and fools repeat them.