Proverbs. They’re old-fashioned, folksy, pithy — and everywhere. From old chestnuts like “no pain, no gain” to sports wisdom like “the best offence is a good defence”, there seems to be a proverb for ...

African proverbs are a treasure trove of wisdom, often reflecting the culture and traditions of the continent. Now, diaspora African illustrators are reimagining these proverbs through their art, ...

Love is such a beautiful thing, and everyone has their own way of expressing it. Some people love songs or poetry, and some just use love quotes or even love proverbs to try and put that most ...

Every culture has its own proverbs - ancient words carried on from previous generations. They may even be the most primal learning tool of mankind. To the Irish a proverb is known as a seanfhocail - ...

“Knowledge is power.” “Haste makes waste.” “All that glitters is not gold.” These statements are all well-known proverbs: short sayings that give us a piece of advice or wisdom to help teach us a ...

Geoff Nunberg is the linguist contributor on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross. He is the author of the book The Way We Talk Now. Proverbs are like other traditions — they owe their longevity to how ...