Lesson 4 merican Proverbs.docVIP

Lesson 4 American Proverbs ??????? Most of the jokes told by comedians are soon forgotten. They are not as permanent as the sayings of wise people---sayings that are passed on from generation to generation. Known as proverbs, these words of great wisdom provide quick reminders of how to live properly and happily. The Chinese and Spanish languages are particularly rich in proverbs, which form an important part of all languages. ??????? In the United States the proverbs written over two hundred years ago by Benjamin Franklin are still being repeated. Benjamin Franklin was one of the original si