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The 50 most important English proverbs | PhraseMix.com

Every culture has a collection of wise sayings that offer advice about how to live your life. These sayings are called "proverbs". It's good to know the really common English proverbs because you ...

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1. "The pen is mightier than the sword."
    Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.
2. "No man is an island."
    Tweet This!You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.
3. "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
    Tweet This!Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
4. "Actions speak louder than words."
    Tweet This!Just saying that you'll do something doesn't mean much. Actually doing it is harder and more meaningful.