30 September 2008 - International Proverbs Essay Contest
Students must write an essay arguing for or against the following international proverbs. Two proverbs are provided for each category; students may choose which of the two within their category they want to argue for or against. Students must choose one proverb from their category.
Category 1
Choice 1: “Be slow in choosing a friend but slower in changing him.” —Scotland
Choice 2: “The work praises the man.” —Ireland
Category 2
Choice 1: “Nothing is so difficult that diligence cannot master it.” —Madagascar
Choice 2: “He who does not wish for little things does not deserve big things.” —Belgium
Category 3
Choice 1: “A beautiful thing is never perfect.” —Egypt
Choice 2: “To him that watches, everything is revealed.” —Italy
Spend some time reflecting on the question at hand and perhaps researching the possible meaning/contest of the proverb and then be creative! We look forward to seeing what you come up with.
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