proverb

Example Sentences

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But if you invest for the long term, recognize that the economic sectors poised to grow more than average are those that help people become, as the old proverb has it, healthy, wealthy and wise.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The president quoted a Chinese proverb: "Range far your eye over long distances".

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

The French proverb “to understand all is to forgive all” might be overstating matters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Her favorite proverb, which is included in the book, is this: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

Like the old proverb that says that the darkest hour is before the dawn, the tragedy of Bisho led to a new opening in the negotiations.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela