You know more of the Bible than you think you do, I often remark to my students. Phrases such as “As a dog returns to its own vomit” or “spare the rod and spoil the child” are well-known in English as ...

The Irish have a way with words, as we all know. The following is a sample of sayings and proverbs that have lasted for generations – though some of them may be a tad antiquated by today's standards.

When fear, despair, worry, grief, and anxiety plague us, we turn to higher sources of inspiration and solace. In this compilation, YourStory presents 70 quotes and proverbs on how hope, action and ...

This biblical book of sayings and advice is full of wisdom. Jewish tradition teaches that King Solomon authored the Book of Proverbs; in Hebrew, the book is known as Mishlei Shlomo, or “The Proverbs ...

At a personal, social, and national level, the coronavirus pandemic has shone a harsh spotlight on the importance of health infrastructure and governance, and its gaping holes in many countries. In ...

In an interview with Khaleej Times, the author said his latest book, 'Proverbs and Sayings', has already been published in the United States and it will be available in the UAE market in January next ...

Building on two centuries' experience, Taylor & Francis has grown rapidly over the last two decades to become a leading international academic publisher. The Group publishes over 800 journals and over ...

China and the rest of the world celebrate the Chinese New Year on Feb. 12. This year is for the second animal in the zodiac cycle – the year of the Ox. Other animal signs are Rat, Tiger, Rabbit, ...