How might reading a series of proverbs affect people?

There is a chance that people won't be able to relate to the proverbs: then the effect will be very small.

But if people can relate to the proverbs, they could be inspired, for example if they are afraid to act, they could derive courage from the proverbs.

People can also feel less lonely, if the proverbs express their feelings: then they will know they are not the only ones to feel the way they feel