Proverbs

A burnt child dreads the fire
- A person who has had a bad experience will avoid doing certain things.
I do not think he will make the same wrong move again as a burnt child dreads the fire.

A candle that lights others and consumes itself
- A person who make sacrifices in helping or motivating others.
Gillian is a candle that lights others and consumes itself who gave up her youth in a bid to educate the homeless children in her neighbourhood.

A lie has no legs
- You cannot lie forever, the truth always wins.
A lie has no legs and it is a matter of time, the truth comes to the light.

A trouble shared is a trouble halved
- It is good to confide in another about a person’s struggles so as to cope better.
She decided to confide in her best friend about her dilemma. A trouble shared is a trouble halved.

As you sow, so shall you reap
- Whatever a person does, he will be repaid in kind.
I believe that ‘as you sow, so shall you reap’. I am sure you will be rewarded for your hard work.

Bad news travels fast
- Bad happenings spread quickly.
Bad news travels fast. We got to hear of his downfall before the papers published it.

Be warned by others’ harm
- Learn from the errors of others.
Be warned by others’ harm and be cautious how you handle your business.