Proverb Hunter

A guilty conscience needs no accuser

banago — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 06:50:20 +0000

You can think about a past event and feel ashamed, even though no one knows. Your conscience is makes you feel so guilty and remorseful that you wan to undo something if you could, even if no one is asking you to do so. Sometimes this repentance is prompted by knowing that God knows about […]

A good name keeps its lustre in the dark

banago — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:35:32 +0000

A good reputation is never lost, even in difficult times. It can be difficult to maintain a good reputation, but it is important to remember that it will remain intact, even when faced with challenging circumstances. This proverb is a reminder to stay true to your values and beliefs, even when it is difficult, as […]

A good Jack makes a good Jill

banago — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:20:35 +0000

The proverb means that when the husband is good at being a man, the wife will tends to follow his authority and not challenge him all the time, even if she was known for being suborn or hard to handle. It emphasises the importance of masculine responsibility and authority in a relationship. When those are […]

A good example is the best sermon

banago — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:06:07 +0000

The proverb means that the best way to teach something is to demonstrate it with your own actions because example is better than precept. To set a good example for others to follow, it’s important to practice what you preach. It implies that the best way to teach someone is by showing them how it’s […]

A good deed is never lost

banago — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:13:58 +0000

The proverb means that performing a good deed, no matter how small, will always have a positive impact, even if it may not be immediately obvious. It implies that even seemingly insignificant acts of kindness or generosity can have a lasting impact, and that no good deed ever goes unnoticed or unrewarded. The proverb is […]

A fool at forty is a fool indeed

banago — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:50:57 +0000

The proverb describes someone who has not learned from their mistakes and continues to behave foolishly. It implies that those who remain stubbornly set in their ways will never change no matter how much life experience they gain over time. It is especially a warning against not learning from our mistakes and continuing to repeat […]

A foul morn may turn to a fair day

banago — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:35:37 +0000

The modern-day rendition of this proverb would be: A gloomy morning can turn into a clear day. It means that even the worst of situations can turn around into good ones as time passes. It can be used to encourage someone to stay positive in the face of difficulty and to have faith that things […]

A fox is not taken twice in the same snare

banago — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:58:53 +0000

A fox is a reference to a clever person and the snare denotes a mistake or pitfall. A clever person does not make the same mistake twice as he quickly learns the lessons from his past mistakes. One who learns from his mistakes does not repeat them. because once bitten, twice shy. Another way to […]

Art is long, life is short

banago — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:08:06 +0000

This proverb is frequently misunderstood. It does not mean: ‘Human life is short, but art goes on forever.’ Its real meaning is: ‘There is so much art to learn and so little time to learn it in.’ Art is not used in the popular sense of painting, sculpture, etc. In the original saying of Hippocrates, […]

A danger foreseen is half avoided

banago — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 06:41:47 +0000

The proverb means that it is better to anticipate and prepare for potential risks than it is to react to them after they have occurred. By taking preventive measures, it is possible to significantly reduce the chances of being affected by potential risks and minimize their impact when they do occur. The proverb serves as […]