Proverbs is a popular truth or belief expressed in short memorable sentence. It has a deep meaning that can be applied in real situation in our life.

          One of the best reference materials in teaching GMRC is the use of proverbs. Many proverbs can be applied to specific situations. Here are some proverbs that help teaching GMRC:

On Truthfulness

–      Honesty is the best policy

–      An honest man is the noblest work of God

On Helpfulness and Cooperation

–      In unity there is strength

–      He who helps in time of need is a friend indeed

On Promptness and Punctuality

–      Time is gold

–      Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today

On Trustworthiness

–      The words of a liar cannot be trusted

–      Trust him not who has once broken in faith

On Kindness

–      Love and kindness cannot be bought or sold. They can only be given and taken again

–      Whatever good deed you do now is the treasure of tomorrow

On Thrift and Conservation

–      Never spend your money before you have earned it

–      He who will not toil shall not live

On Obedience

–      The man who does not obey has no right to command

–      Just follow so long as the way is clear and safe

On Sportsmanship

–      Admitting is the best apology

–      Play fair or somebody will break your neck

On Tolerance and Goodwill

–      Love if you want to be loved

–      If someone throws you iron, pay him with bread

By: Esther M. Calderon | Master Teacher 1 | Kitang Elem. School | Limay, Bataan|