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A proverb is a popular saying. They are part of every culture and society and are an important part of oral culture. Water being indispensable for life, is a frequent subject of proverbs.
"We never know the worth of water till the well is dry." France
"Do not insult a crocodile while your feet are still in the water." South Africa
Click on the different regions below to access a list of proverbs from around the world. Do you know other proverbs? Send us your proverbs and we will put them up on the site.
Special thanks to Kathy Vaiden for the illustrations. For more information on this project please contact Giselle Weybrecht and Yoseph Araya
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 Proverbs Activity Sheet
Looking for activities to do with your class or group? Visit the Proverb Activity Sheet for some ideas and activities you can do yourself, in your class or group.
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