Proverbs

366 Proverbs with their Urdu Meanings and Examples

Experience is the best teacher.

تجربہ بہترین اُستاد ہے

We learn best by doing things.


Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

The greatest compliment that you can pay to someone is to copy their habits and lifestyle.


Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.

If you help me, I'll help you.


Empty vessels make the greatest sound.

تھوتھا چنا باجے گھنا

People who talk a lot usually have nothing interesting or important to say.


Fools are wise as long as silent.

احمق کی عقل خاموشی تک

If you keep quiet, people may think you are wise. As soon as you open your mouth, they will realize that you are not.


There's no fool like an old fool.

Stupid people get even more stupid as they grow older.


Prevention is better than cure.

احتیاط علاج سے بہتر ہے

It's better to prevent something bad happening than to try and put it right afterwards.


Forewarned is forearmed.

If you know what is going to happen, you can prepare yourself for it.

'Armed' in this case means 'having weapons'.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

دوست وہ جو مُصیبت مٰیں کام آئے

People with problems expect their friends to help them.


The best mirror is an old friend.

You can rely on good friends to tell you the truth about yourself.


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December 06, 2025
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