It is said adage is prophet <br />The fruit of long expertise <br />On life's stage we collect <br />Some to praise some to tease <br /> <br />They're our counseling teachers <br />To guide people in straight way <br />They convince, firm features <br />Easy to retain even to say <br /> <br />To prove view lawyer resorts <br />Wise men to brethren preach <br />For ethics they're immune fort <br />Obey them high rank you'll reach <br /> <br />They are short and have rhyme <br />Yet have great sense and effect <br />Composed them muse sublime <br />They exist in nations' intellect <br /> <br />Remember proverbs are proven <br />So close your eyes and abide <br />Heart and mind become open <br />Virtue strolls along your side. <br /> <br />Sunday 12 October 2014<br /><br />kassem oude<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/adages-5/