What can you expect from a pig but a grunt - Proverb for February 7

The proverb "What can you expect from a pig but a grunt" means that you can not expect a person to behave in such a way that is out of character for them.  Such people are stuck in their ways and can't be changed and we shouldn't expect more from them.  This is a rhetorical saying and isn't so much meant to be a true proverb as it is an insult to be used on someone who shows this behavior.

After dinner rest a while, after supper walk a mile - Proverb for February 6

The idea behind today's proverb is that dinner is a large meal and we benefit from taking it easy after such a meal to aid in digestion.  Supper on the other hand is a lighter meal and there is no reason to take it easy and in some cases a walk may even be beneficial.  While this may be a catchy proverb there doesn't seem to be much information about it or a strong case for it and so I personally don't find this proverb very convincing.

The rotten apple injures its neighbor - Proverb for February 5

The proverb for February 5 is "The rotten apple injures its neighbor".  This proverb teaches us that as a rotten apple in a basket will start to mold and cause the other apples near it to also begin to rot, so it is with a person of bad character who will influence those they are with to do likewise.  We would do well to be neither the rotten apple or the neighbor in this situation.

Out of debt, out of danger - Proverb for February 4

Our proverb for today teaches us that it is dangerous, and by extension unwire, to be in debt to anyone or to owe someone money.  Someone who has no debt has freedom and security for themselves but someone who is in debt to another is at risk of losing everything and never getting ahead.  Our lesson for today is to avoid debt first and get out of debt second.

Don't cross the bridge till you come to it - Proverb for February 3

The proverb for February 3rd is "Don't cross the bridge till you come to it".  The meaning of this proverb is that we shouldn't worry about something before we have to.  It can be pretty easy for us to dwell on things in our minds that are in the future or may never even happen.  Instead of worrying about something we should wait till we are facing the situation.

Least said, soonest mended - Proverb for February 2

The proverb "Least said, soonest mended" teaches us that the best action when we are in an argument or disagreement is to say as little as possible.  This will bring the conflict to an end quicker and keep it from escalating.  This is indeed wise advice that I need to remember in my own life.

If in February there be no rain 'tis neither good for hay nor grain - Proverb for February 1

As I come to February 1 in the "World's Greatest Proverbs" daily calendar we come to the proverb "If in February there be no rain 'tis neither good for hay nor grain".  This proverb means just what it says, that if there is no rain in February then the hay and grain will not do well later in the growing season.  Since I'm looking for practical lessons from these proverbs I have to consider what I can take from this proverb since on its own there isn't much I can do with this.  I suppose the main take away from this proverb is that in various areas of our life, it is good to have a strong head start.  Some practical examples of this would be do well at school to have a good work career or that being there for your kids when they are young will benefit them as they grow up.