A proverb is a short, well-known saying that conveys ______ common truth or belief. Marty proverbs give advice about how to live.
For example, my daughter is very short. She would like to be ______. But I tell her that good things come in small packages. Some valuable things are very small, like diamonds and other jewels. But I also tell my children that all ______ glitters is not gold. Don't be fooled by appearances. ______ may look valuable, but may not really be valuable. Sometimes I tell my children to cooperate to solve a problem. After all, two heads are better than ______. Two people working together can get better results. But another proverb says too many cooks spoil the broth (汤). ______ too many people try to do something, then the job will not be done well.
Finally, I always like the proverb: You can catch more flies with honey than ______ vinegar. Honey is sweet while vinegar is not. In other words, you can win people to your side more easily with gentle persuasion ______ by hostile actions.