American proverbsVersión en línea Proverbs and sayings illustrate basic values and ways of behaving in a culture. Understanding the proverbs of a culture can deepen your understanding of that culture. por Jaime Moore 1 The importance of hard work and discipline. 2 The importance of continuing to try even though there are challenges and problems. 3 The need for independence and self-reliance. 4 Optimism about the future The early bird gets the worm. Idle hands are the devil's workshop. Little strokes fell mighty oaks. The show must go on. If at first you don't succeed, try , try again. Where there's a will, there's a way. God helps those who help themselves. There is no free lunch. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. If life hands you lemons, make lemonade.