Proverb of the week

Set 2 - 1st Term

1

The darkest hour is just before dawn. 破曉前是最黑暗的時刻。proverb

2

Better late than never.  遲做總比不做好。proverb

3 Knowledge is power. 知識就是力量。proverb
4 A stitch in time saves nine. 防微杜漸。proverb
5

There are two sides to every question. 每個問題都有正反兩面看法。proverb

6

Honesty is the best policy. 誠實為上策。proverb

7

Second thoughts are best. 退一步想最穩當。proverb

8

Prevention is better than cure. 預防勝於治療。proverb

9

Don't burn the candle at both ends. 勿過份消耗體力。proverb

10

It is never too late to mend. 亡羊補牢猶未晚也。proverb

11

History repeats itself. 歷史會重演。proverb

12

Bad news travels quickly. 壞事傳千里。proverb

13

A friend in need is a friend indeed. 患難見真情。proverb

14

First come first served. 捷足先登。proverb

15 Two heads are better than one. 三個臭皮匠勝過諸葛亮。proverb
16

Every dog has his day. 人人皆有得意日。proverb

Set 2 - 2nd Term
17 It is easy to be wise after the event.   經一事長一智。proverb
18 If winter comes, can spring be far behind? 如果冬天來了,春天還會遠嗎?proverb
19 Once bitten, twice shy.   一朝被蛇咬十年怕草繩proverb
20 Ambition makes people diligent.  雄心使人勤勉proverb
21 When in Rome do as the Romans do. 入境隨俗。proverb
22 While there is life there is hope.    留的青山在,不怕沒柴燒。proverb
23 Don't count your chickens before they are hatched. 勿打如意算盤。proverb
24 He who is content is rich.   知足即富。proverb
25 Easy promises make for little trust.  輕諾則寡信。proverb
26 Knowledge makes humble; ignorance makes proud. 知識使人謙卑,無知使人驕傲。proverb
27 Whatever will be will be. 萬事原有命。proverb
28 One swallow does not make a summer. 勿以一概全。proverb
29 Fine words dress ill deeds. 好話說盡,壞事做盡。proverb
30 You can't teach an old dog new tricks. 人老則守舊。proverb
31 Do as you would be done by.   己所欲施於人。proverb
32 Health is better than wealth.    健康勝於財富。proverb