Goa, Dec. 4 -- PRADEEP V KAMAT Proverbs are small, snappy sayings filled with punch, conveying deep meaning and insight about life, human nature, and the world around us. They are also called ' short cut wisdom.'. Proverbs did not appear overnight but evolved from wisdom and experiences of smart, intelligent and also common people from across thousands of years. They have brought about discipline, manners, and order in our day-to-day life. They have shaped and influenced human behaviour for centuries. Proverbs are taught to us right from the time we join the nursery if I am not exaggerating. At school level we learnt them by rote without knowing the meaning. A case in point -which reminds me of an incident of which memories are still vivi...