The Dog of Pompeii

As Tito wandered through the Forum, he heard a wise man say a proverb: “Those who will not listen to men must be taught by the gods.” A proverb is a saying that expresses some kind of truth. The man that Tito overheard was trying to warn others about the volcano that would soon erupt.

Do you know any proverbs? For this activity, create a list of three proverbs. When you are finished, share your proverbs with the class.