Proverbs are universal truths that can provide advice or suggestions through sentences that do not change based on conditions. Some examples provided are "God helps those who help themselves", meaning try your best and God will help complete your efforts, and "necessity is the mother of invention", where needs lead to new inventions. Other proverbs discussed include "where there is a will there is a way", "the face expresses the mind", and "as you sow, so shall you reap".