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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning I


What is the meaning of each proverb below?

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1.

The child is father of the man.

  The character of a child shows the kind of man he will grow up to be.

  People with similar interests and tastes tend to group.

  There are often early indications of future happenings.

  The finest things are hard to get.

  Dica Meio-a-meio
 

2.

Do as you would be done by.

  It is preferable to be cautious than be rash and get into trouble.

  Treat others as you would expect them to treat you.

  One should not worry before something happens for it may never happen.

  People with similar interests and tastes tend to group.

  Dica Meio-a-meio
 

3.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

  A person with deficiencies finds excuses for his lack of skill.

  It is better to accept the little we have than reject it hoping to get a lot later.

  It is what we do that matters and not just what we say.

  One should not make a big fuss about a trivial matter.

  Dica Meio-a-meio
 


 
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