I have to write an essay on common sayings. What would be a good thesis statement on this? Need help

How about examining the cultural aspects of proverbs or
sayings? I am sure you have heard many proverbs from different cultures in your life.
Your thesis statement could center around how such sayings are illustrative of the
culture from which they originate. You could do this with various time periods as well,
for example ancient Jewish proverbs or ancient Chinese
proverbs.

If you check out the website below, you will see
many such sayings and proverbs organized by nation and culture. Peruse this list and
then ask yourself if there is a common thread that you could form a thesis around. For
example, in this list, there are many Chinese proverbs that seem to reflect the Chinese
culture and religion. Also, Jewish proverbs (you can also check in the Book of Proverbs
in the Bible) reflect certain cultural values.

If you don't
like that idea, perhaps your thesis could center around the wisdom inherent in proverbs,
or what aspects of life proverbs tend to center around (getting along with people,
keeping one's mouth shut, being honest, etc.)