Section: «Proverbs»
A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) or an adage is a simple, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and are an example of formulaic language. A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.
Old friends and old wine are best
Old birds are not caught with chaff
Of two evils choose the least
Nothing venture, nothing have
Nothing succeeds like success
Nothing so bad, as not to be good for something
Nothing must be done hastily but killing of fleas
Nothing is impossible to a willing heart
Nothing comes out of the sack but what was in it
None so deaf as those that won't hear
None so blind as those who won't see
None but the brave deserve the fair
No sweet without (some) sweat
No man loves his fetters, be they made of gold
No man is wise at all times
No longer pipe, no longer dance
No living man all things can
No great loss without some small gain
No garden without its weeds
