Wise old sayings are tried and true.
They give meaning to life for you.
Some deal with money, who knows how they started.
Like "a fool and his money are quickly parted".
Persistence is often the lesson that's learned,
As in the expression "Leave no stone unturned."
Moderation is another common message for you,
Such as "Don't bite off more than you can chew".
Others are meant to be a stress-free example
"Cross that bridge when you come to it", is such a sample.
Patience is often held up as the way
After all "Rome wasn't built in a day".
You don't have to be a true reading lover
To realize "You can't tell a book by its cover".
Another old adage that wise people say
Is the one about "Where there's a will there's a way".
Wise old sayings give guidance to life
Whether for son, father, sister or wife.
Some are from famous people we know
Such as Shakespeare, Mark Twain or Thoreau.
Others were started by anonymous folk
Who lived simple lives, but were wise when they spoke.
"Into every life a little rain must fall"
Is a wise old saying known by practically all.
Then there are those with little renown
Like "Don't let the critics get you down".
No matter the source, the wisdom to gain
Is getting through life while trying to stay sane.
For we're all on a journey down a river with bends.
So to help with the passage, send this on to your friends.