"You Reap What You Sow."

Saturday Proverb: 

Proverb: "You reap what you sow."

Meaning:

Your actions have consequences. When you do good things, good things happen to you. When you do bad things, bad things happen to you.

History / Interesting Fact:

The origin of this proverb is from the Bible: Galatians VI  - the King James Version

"The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Oil."

Saturday Proverb: 

Proverb: "The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Oil." 

Meaning:

People who complain the most will get what they want.

History / Interesting Fact:

The origin of this proverb is unknown however in its current form it is attributed to American humorist Josh Billings who is said to have popularised it in his poem "The Kicker" (c. 1870)

"When in Rome - do as the Romans."

Saturday Proverb:

Proverb: "When in Rome - do as the Romans."

Meaning: 

Act the way that the people around you are acting. This phrase might come in handy when you're travelling abroad notice that people do things differently than you're used to.

History / Interesting Fact:

Why did this proverb single out Rome and Roman values to be emulated? It simply turns out that it was all to do with the travel arrangements of a couple of early Christian saints.

"Actions Speak Louder Than Words."

Saturday Proverb:

Proverb: "Actions speak louder than words." 

Meaning: 
Just saying that you'll do something donesn't mean much. Actually doing it is harder and more meaningful. 

History / Interesting Fact:

The 16th-century French writer Michel de Montaigne - who is generally credited with inventing the essay – proclaimed: “Saying is one thing and doing is another.”

And before him St. Francis of Assisi (who embodied this principle) is widely credited with saying: “Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.”

The present English version of this proverb might date back to 1736 however versions of this proverb are found in many languages and countries including ancient Greece. 

"Birds of a Feather Flock Together."

Saturday Proverb: 

Proverb: "Birds of a feather flock together."

Meaning: 
People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.  

History / Interesting Fact: 
This proverb has been in use since at least the mid 16th century. 

"A Fool And His Money Are Soon Parted."

Saturday Proverb: 

Proverb: "A fool and his money are soon parted." 

Meaning:

Literal meaning.

History / Interesting Fact:

This is quite an early proverb in the English language and due to this might be thought to contain the wisdom of the ancients. The notion was known by the late 16^th century when it was out in rhyme by Thomas Tusser in Five Hundreth Pointes of Good Husbandrie in 1573:

A foole & his money,
be soone at debate:
which after with sorow,
repents him too late.

The precise wording of the expression comes just a little later, in Dr. John Bridges' Defence of the Government of the Church of England, 1587:

If they pay a penie or two pence more for the readinesse of them.....let them looke to that, a foole and his money is soone parted.

"Better Late Than Never"

Saturday Proverb: 

Proverb: "Better late than never." 

Meaning:

It's best to do something on time. But if you can't do it on time, do it late.

History / Interesting Fact:

This proverb is often expressed with a degree of sarcasm, apparently saying something positive but in fact merely remarking on someone's lateness. A teacher might say it to a child arriving late for school, for example. Geoffery Chaucer appears to have been the first person to have put the proverb into print, in The Yeoman's Prologue and Tale, Canterbury Tales, circa 1386.