A proverb is a popular, short, pithy and terse saying which often acts as a warning, advice or inspiration. Proverbs are sayings based on life-long experience of people that really matter. They are full of practical wisdom which has been refined and matured through the ages. The authorship of many ancient maxims, sayings and proverbs is unknown. They have their roots deep in wisdom, experience and popularity. Every language has its own treasure of proverbs. They reflect the richness and variety of a given language and its traditions etc. English is very rich in this respect. Many of these proverbs are very popular, and often quite befitting on an occasion, event or happening. Many writers, poets, critics, politicians and other personalities have been immortalized through their well-known and popular proverbs.