what is a proverb
it is a short saying that is repeated as a piece of advice or suggestion which usually expresses the common truth
a drowning man will clutch at a straw
a person in a difficult situation will take any available oppurtunity to improve it
call a spade a spade
to say the truth even if it is not pleasant
cross the stream where it is shallowest
to do things in the easiest possible way
discretion is the better part of valour
it is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery
fall seven times, stand up eight
be resilient and try despite failures, thats how you succeed