Adages and Proverbs

Adages and proverbs are similar to idioms. They are figurative expressions that have withstood the "test of time." Basically, these are words of wisdom that have a deeper meaning. Using context clues can help you figure out their meanings.

Here are the examples from this week's story:

Esther realized that it's never too late to right a wrong.

When Esther wanted to get the right to vote, she knew that the longest journey starts with a single step.

In the Wyoming Territory, Esther found that a woman's work is never done.

Esther would not have listened to someone who said, "Don't rock the boat."

For Esther, there was no time like the present for getting the right to vote.

Esther seemed to believe that if at first you don't succeed, you should try again.

Esther proved that where there's a will, there's a way.

Here are some others!