2 Sayings beginning with V


Variety is the spice of life

Possible interpretation: Monotony is bad for us. We need plenty of change. It adds interest to our lives, just as spice adds interest to food.

Note: variety (noun) = change | spice (noun) = a strong-smelling vegetable substance used to flavour food, such as cloves or pepper | Compare: "A change is as good as a rest."

Quick Quiz:

Someone who believes that "variety is the spice of life" is most likely to
  1. have the same job until retirement
  2. like spicy foods
  3. change jobs quite often

Answer:  c


Virtue is its own reward

Possible interpretation: When we do something virtuous or good, we don't need any reward or compensation. The knowledge that we have done good is reward enough.

Note: virtue (noun) = a quality that most people consider to be morally good or desirable in a person | reward (noun) = a gift or payment in return for something done

Quick Quiz:

If you believe that "virtue is its own reward", after returning a €100 bill that you found to its owner you would expect
  1. 10% compensation
  2. a word of thanks
  3. nothing

Answer:  c