Spring 2003
ENGLISH 5730 U/G
Dr. Richard Nordquist
rhetoric
MAXIMS ONLINE
African Proverbs & Sayings
Biblical
Proverbs
Chinese
Proverbs
Common Proverbs
(quiz)
Contrary Proverbs
Mark Twain Quotes
The Maxims of Madame de Sable
n Center
Articles
on Proverbs
Children's Proverbs
Contrary Proverbs
Maxims Online
WHAT
CHILDREN LEARNED
Never trust a dog to guard your food. (Patrick age 10)
When your Dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don't
answer him. (Michael, age 14)
Stay away from prunes.
(Randy, age 9)
Never pee on an electric fence.
(Robert, age 13)
Don't squat with your spurs on.
(Noronha, age 13)
Don't pull dad's finger when he tells you to. (Emily, age 10)
When Mom is mad at dad, don't let her brush your hair.
(Taylia, age 11)
Never allow your 3 year old brother in the same room as your
school assignment. (Traci, age 14)
Don't sneeze in front of Mom when you are eating crackers.
(Mitchell, age 12)
Dogs still have bad breath even after eating a tic-tac.
(Andrew, age 9)
You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. (Armir, age 9)
Don't wear polka dot underwear under white shorts.
(Kellie, age 11)
If you want a kitten, start out asking for a horse.
(Naomi, age 15)
Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick.
(Lauren, age 9)
Don't pick on your sister when she is holding a baseball bat.
(Joel, age 10)
When you get a bad grade in school, show it to your Mom when she is on the phone.
(Alyesha, age 13)
Never try to baptize a cat.
(Eileen, age 8)
