Theme of Folk Wisdom

optimism

English proverbs, idioms and expressions related to this theme.

8 results
proverb

Don’t sell the bear’s skin before you’ve caught it.

used to mean that

proverb

If you laugh before breakfast you’ll cry before supper.

It implies that

proverb

In the end things will mend.

expression with

proverb

Do not grieve that rose trees have thorns, better rejoice that thorny bushes bear roses,

advices to

proverb

All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.

shows

proverb

However long the night, the dawn will break.

used to mean that

proverb

Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

suggests that

proverb

sing before breakfast, cry before night

suggests that