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LITERATURE · THE PROVERB COLLECTION

English proverbs.
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A small collection of familiar sayings, read in their own language and understood in English.

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4 proverbs · English

English · Prudence
A stitch in time saves nine.

Traditional English proverb

Reading

A stitch in time saves nine.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Meaning

Dealing with a small problem promptly can prevent a much larger repair later.

Plain English wording

A timely stitch saves nine more stitches.

Meaning in English

Take care of small difficulties before they grow. The sewing image illustrates the value of acting early.

A small example

Repair a small roof leak before the next heavy rain.

Wording reference: Wiktionary · proverb entry ↗

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English · Character
Actions speak louder than words.

Traditional English proverb

Reading

Actions speak louder than words.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Meaning

What a person actually does is stronger evidence of commitment than what they promise.

Plain English wording

Actions communicate more powerfully than words.

Meaning in English

Judge commitment by behaviour, not promises alone. This does not mean that thoughtful words have no value.

A small example

Help a friend with their work instead of only promising to help.

Wording reference: Cambridge Dictionary · saying ↗

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English · Prudence
Look before you leap.

Traditional English proverb

Reading

Look before you leap.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Meaning

Consider the possible consequences before making an important decision.

Plain English wording

Look carefully before you jump.

Meaning in English

Pause to understand risks before acting. Caution is useful, but it need not become endless hesitation.

A small example

Read the rental agreement before paying a deposit.

Wording reference: Cambridge Dictionary · saying ↗

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English · Perseverance
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

Traditional English proverb

Reading

Where there’s a will, there’s a way.

The original already uses the Latin alphabet.

Meaning

Strong determination can help someone discover a way through a difficulty.

Plain English wording

Where determination exists, a path can be found.

Meaning in English

Persistence encourages resourcefulness. It is encouragement, not a guarantee that every obstacle can be overcome by effort alone.

A small example

A learner with limited free time builds a steady ten-minute daily practice.

Wording reference: Instituto Cervantes · multilingual proverb collection ↗

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This pilot contains English, Hindi, French and Kannada. More languages and sourced literary selections can be added over time.

These are traditional proverbs, not quotations attributed to a named poet. Wording can vary by region. The reference links document usage; they do not establish a single inventor or place of origin.

Meanings, examples and English translations are skyvison editorial explanations, not copied dictionary definitions. Roman-script readings for Hindi and Kannada are approximate. French and English already use the Latin alphabet. Proverbs express cultural perspectives; they are not universal rules.

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