Here are some sayings or proverbs. What do they mean? Do you agree with them? Give examples from real life.

1. “You are what you eat.” Ludwig Andreas Feuerbach, philosopher

2. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” William Edward Hickson, British writer.

3. “Everything is difficult before they get easy.” Goethe, German poet, philosopher.

4. “Dig the well before you are thirsty.” Seth Godin, author, entrepreneur

5. “Without problems, life would be boring.” Siberian saving

6. “A leopard can’t change his spots.” Jeremiah, prophet

7. “There is no place like home.” L. Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

8. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Aurelius Ambrosius (Saint Ambrose), Bishop of Milan

9. “Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing.” Aesop.

10. “The early bird catches the worm.” John Ray, English zoologist.