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Proverbs



            A proverb is a short well-known sentence that gives practical advice
            about life. Proverbs surround us every day. Whether at home, work,
            school, or during a conversation with a friend, the likelihood of hearing
            a proverb is high. For example, the following common proverbs in
            English have common equivalents in Persian.


                  English Proverb            Meaning              Persian Proverb

                                      Don’t just wait for good
             God helps those who      things to happen to you.       تکرح وت زا
               help themselves       Work hard to achieve your       تکرب ادخ زا

                                              goals.


                The early bird        You should wake up and        شاب زیخ رحس
              catches the worm        start work early if you       یشاب اورماک ات
                                         want to succeed.











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