How can you cite a proverb on reference page?

You generally don't cite proverbs on a reference page. Here's why:

* Proverbs are considered common knowledge. They are widely known expressions that are not attributed to a specific author or source.

* They are not considered original works. Unlike books, articles, or websites, proverbs don't have a single author or publication date.

Instead of citing a proverb on your reference page, you would simply include it in your text like this:

* In-text: "As the saying goes, 'A stitch in time saves nine.'"

* In-text (with origin): "The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' originated in England in the 18th century."

If you are using a specific interpretation or analysis of a proverb from a scholarly source, you would then cite that source as normal.

For example:

"According to Smith (2023), the proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' reflects the importance of proactive problem-solving in Victorian society."

In this case, you would include the full citation for Smith's work on your reference page.