University of California
Ucla: Proverb Resources
Proverbs from around the world and links to external collections. Includes links to proverb journals, articles, and reference materials. Good for both students and teachers.
Other
Creative Proverbs: Index of Countries and Cultures
A detailed list of proverbs by culture. Over 100 countries/cultures listed and over 2,000 proverbs! Also provides information about the country and culture, including maps and cultural information.
Other
Proverbial Wisdom: Quotations
A large collection of proverbs listed alphabetically (over 600). Listed together with the culture of origin.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Contemporary Proverbs
Interesting lesson plan that allows students to "update" traditional ancient proverbs to enhance their own understanding. Students also create original proverbs after reading.