A proverb is a short, well-known saying that conveys 小题1:______ common truth or belief. Marty proverbs give advice about how to live.

For example, my daughter is very short. She would like to be 小题2:______. But I tell her that good things come in small packages. Some valuable things are very small, like diamonds and other jewels. But I also tell my children that all 小题3:______ glitters is not gold. Don't be fooled by appearances. 小题4:______ may look valuable, but may not really be valuable. Sometimes I tell my children to cooperate to solve a problem. After all, two heads are better than 小题5:______. Two people working together can get better results. But another proverb says too many cooks spoil the broth (汤). 小题6: ______ too many people try to do something, then the job will not be done well.

Finally, I always like the proverb: You can catch more flies with honey than 小题7:______ vinegar. Honey is sweet while vinegar is not. In other words, you can win people to your side more easily with gentle persuasion 小题8:______ by hostile actions.