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.

If Winston Churchill was right, and Russia is in fact a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma (which I think many foreigners would agree with), one of the surest signs of this is the plethora ...

A proverb is a saying that expresses a common truth/fact or gives a piece of advice. Kneeling and prostrating when greeting an elder is important activity in the Yoruba culture. It means respect and ...

Vol. 15, No. 2/3, Special Issue: Inerpreting tragedy: the language of 11 September 2001 (MARCH/MAY 2004), pp. 345-359 (15 pages) Published By: Sage Publications, Ltd. Proverbs are frequently used in ...

Authors John T Peters and Pamela Dovellos Share 212 Classic Proverbs with Modern Readers NJ, UNITED STATES, March 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Greek heritage ...