eng/eng_native_test_5.csv

Proverb,A,B,C,D,Answer_Text,Answer_Letter
an apple a day keeps the doctor away,"Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they",Governments have far-reaching powers.,Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,D
there is an exception to every rule,Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever,It is better to take precautions than to regret later,Most valuable things are often free.,usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable,usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable,D
there is nothing new under the sun,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.",Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever,It’s easier to win people to your side by persuasion and politeness than by confrontation and threats.,there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,D
every day is a school day,It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you",It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,you learn something new every day,you learn something new every day,D
the chickens come home to roost,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,People often believe that a person is like his friends,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,D
Absence makes the heart grow fonder,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,"Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.",Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more when you see them or it again,Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more when you see them or it again,D
Actions speak louder than words.,Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,"It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.",Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill,What you do is more important than what you say,What you do is more important than what you say,D
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,"If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy","You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step","You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step",D
All good things must come to an end,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,D
A picture is worth a thousand words,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,An image can tell a story better than words,An image can tell a story better than words,D
A watched pot never boils,What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,Without rain the harvest will be poor.,"If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.","If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.",D
Beggars can’t be choosers,Don’t worry about problems before they actually occur,"Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse","This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities","If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more","If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more",D
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,What you cannot have is what is always the most desirable.,"If the love is shallow, people will find faults in each other.",New governments have their own agendas.,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,D
Better late than never,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,Hard work produces the best results.,It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,D
Birds of a feather flock together,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.","If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",Necessity will make you find a solution.,People who are similar spend time together,People who are similar spend time together,D
Cleanliness is next to godliness,"People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.",Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,"It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.","It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.",D
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you,"Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused",There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,"A rare, precious opportunity that comes with some problems is better than a regular opportunity that seems to be perfect","Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you","Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you",D
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.,"Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success","If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it",Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it,Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it,D
Don’t judge a book by its cover,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.",Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,D
Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,"If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more","If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,D
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.,All people are equal when they die.,Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.","If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.",D
Don’t put too many irons in the fire,"Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.","If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.",Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all,Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,D
"Easy come, easy go",Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,"When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation","When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well","When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well",D
Fortune favors the bold,One must adapt to one's surroundings.,"Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter”",You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,"People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who
are do things safely all the time","People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who
are do things safely all the time",D
God helps those who help themselves,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,D
Good things come to those who wait,Behave the way you encourage others to behave,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,"If you are patient, good things can happen","If you are patient, good things can happen",D
Honesty is the best policy,A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you",Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,D
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst",Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,"Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.","If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.","In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome","In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",D
"If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it",What you do is more important than what you say,A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,"If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it","If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it",D
"If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em","Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.",You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,"If things were to happen by just wishing them, even the poorest will have everything they want","If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do","If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do",D
"If you play with fire, you’ll get burned",Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,"People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success","If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.","If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will
probably experience negative consequences","If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will
probably experience negative consequences",D
"If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself",Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want,An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,D
"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer",An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,An image can tell a story better than words,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,"If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you","If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you",D
Knowledge is power,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously",It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life","The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life",D
Laughter is the best medicine,Make the most of favorable conditions till they last,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.,"When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation","When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation",D
"Like father, like son","If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.",All food tastes good when you are hungry.,Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,"Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter”","Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter”",D
No man is an island,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).",Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome","No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy","No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy",D
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones,A person's manners reveal their origins.,people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,All of us have a favorable period.,Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,D
Practice makes perfect,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,"The more you do something, the better you will become at it","The more you do something, the better you will become at it",D
The early bird gets the worm,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,What you have is better than what you might get,Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,"People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success",D
The enemy of my enemy is my friend,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it","A Native American proverb. It’s paramount to save the environment. We’re already seeing the adverse effect, which seem to intensify every year, of untold exploitation of nature.","Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true","If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we
can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)","If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we
can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)",D
The grass is always greener on the other side,A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,"Once something is done, it’s irreversible","What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",People always want what they don’t have,People always want what they don’t have,D
The pen is mightier than the sword,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,"If you’re trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force (common in politics)","If you’re trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force (common in politics)",D
There is no place like home,"When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder",Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,Your home is the most comfortable place in the world,Your home is the most comfortable place in the world,D
There is no such thing as a free lunch.,Being desperate may lead you to do illegal things.,Behaviour is more important than appearance.,people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,D
There is no time like the present,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,Don’t wait to do something. Do it now.,Don’t wait to do something. Do it now.,D
The squeaky wheel gets the grease,One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.","Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused",The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,D
Time is money,"Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong","We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.","If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.","Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that","Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that",D
Two heads are better than one,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,D
Two wrongs don’t make a right,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.","If you’re trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force (common in politics)","Without risks, there are no rewards.","Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse","Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse",D
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going",Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,"When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",People of the same background have the same behaviour.,"When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder","When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder",D
"Where there’s smoke, there’s fire",A single piece of evidence is not enough to prove anything.,One must adapt to one's surroundings.,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,"If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor","If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor",D
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink it","Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,True love goes through ups and downs,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it",D
A light purse makes a heavy heart,Your actions determine your results,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,"If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy","If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy",D
A little body often harbors a great soul ,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable,"You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.","This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities","This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",D
A little fire is quickly trodden out,"A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.",Leaders are not easy to find. Retain them at whatever price it takes if you’ve them.,We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem","If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem",D
A man can die but once,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,"A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.","If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again","If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again",D
A fool and his money are soon parted.,Money gives one power and influence,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,Something might be different from how they appear outwardly,Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,D
"After victory, tighten your helmet chord.",Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,"There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.",Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,"There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.","There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.",D
A good listener is a silent flatterer.,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,"A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.","Human beings have an innate desire to be listened, but only few are good listeners. So, if you listen to someone attentively, you’ll flatter them.","Human beings have an innate desire to be listened, but only few are good listeners. So, if you listen to someone attentively, you’ll flatter them.",D
A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion’s claw.,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,"Great tasks take time, hard work and perseverance.","If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.","Foul, inconsiderate words can cause more pain than a physical attack.","Foul, inconsiderate words can cause more pain than a physical attack.",D
One law for the rich and another for the poor.,Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,"We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,"The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.","The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.",D
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.,You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,"Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.","Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",D
A rolling stone gathers no moss,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.",apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,"Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they",A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,D
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you","If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.",It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,D
A barking dog seldom bites,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,"If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more",Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,D
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise,"If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy","This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,D
It’s no use locking the stable door after the horse has bolted,Something might be different from how they appear outwardly,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",Spread your risks widely and wisely.,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,D
Too many cooks spoil the broth,"It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,"If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well","If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well",D
All that glitters is not gold,"Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,D
Actions speak louder than words,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.",What you do is more important than what you say,What you do is more important than what you say,D
Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,D
Knowledge is power,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,"A Native American proverb. It’s paramount to save the environment. We’re already seeing the adverse effect, which seem to intensify every year, of untold exploitation of nature.","Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.","The more you know, the more powerful you can be","The more you know, the more powerful you can be",D
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,It is better to take precautions than to regret later,You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,D
The early bird catches the worm,"Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,D
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.,you learn something new every day,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.","One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.","One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.",D
History repeats itself.,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you","At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.",A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,What has happened once is likely to happen again.,What has happened once is likely to happen again.,D
A hedge between keeps friendship green.,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.",Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.,Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.,D
Health is better than wealth.,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,"One should be thankful for whatever one gets, considering one may otherwise get nothing.",What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,D
He laughs best who laughs last.,The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,"If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.","If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.",People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,D
Haste makes waste.,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.,Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.,D
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
","There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.",Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships,"Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,D
"Half a loaf is better than no bread.
",It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,One should not be arrogant.,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.","One should be thankful for whatever one gets, considering one may otherwise get nothing.","One should be thankful for whatever one gets, considering one may otherwise get nothing.",D
Great oaks from little acorns grow.,Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,"Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.",Much may come from a small beginning.,Much may come from a small beginning.,D
Grapes are sour.,"If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.","When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",New governments have their own agendas.,"When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.","When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",D
A good name is sooner lost than won.,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.,Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.,"A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.","A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.",D
A good husband makes a good wife.,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,"Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,D
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,Heaven is more kind to the weak.,Heaven is more kind to the weak.,D
A friend in need is a friend indeed.,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,"When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",True friends are those who help in difficult times.,True friends are those who help in difficult times.,D
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously",It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,Spread your risks widely and wisely.,Spread your risks widely and wisely.,D
Don't put the cart before the horse.,It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,People who are similar spend time together,"When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",Always do things in the right order.,Always do things in the right order.,D
Don't ride the high horse.,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.",People often believe that a person is like his friends,Manage to produce something good using poor material.,One should not be arrogant.,One should not be arrogant.,D
Don't wash your dirty linen in public.,It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,"Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true",Behaviour is more important than appearance.,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,D
"East or west, home is best.",It's better to have a brain than muscles.,Health is more important than money,Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships,"Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.","Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.",D
"Easy come, easy go.",Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,"This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,D
Empty vessels make the most sound.,"If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.","Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.",Heaven is more kind to the weak.,People who are stupid are very talkative.,People who are stupid are very talkative.,D
Every cloud has a silver lining.,"People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.",Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,"When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder",There is hope even in difficult situations.,There is hope even in difficult situations.,D
 Every cock crows on his own dunghill.,"When taking up a task that has no playbook to follow, we plan a lot and think a lot but don’t act. In such pursuits, you can’t foresee everything in advance and lot of assumptions will come to naught.","If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.",One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,"Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.","Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.",D
Every dog has his day.,"As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.",Large successful operations can begin in a small way,It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,All of us have a favorable period.,All of us have a favorable period.,D
Familiarity breeds contempt.,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,"This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.",Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.,Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.,D
Fine feathers make fine birds.,"If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you","If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously",Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,D
Forbidden fruit is the sweetest.,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad","in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.",You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,"When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.","When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.",D
Forgive and forget.,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,It is better to take precautions than to regret later,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,D
Fortune favors the bold.,"Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,"Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.",Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,D
Never say die.,you learn something new every day,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,"Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long","Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.","Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.",D
Ninety per cent of inspiration is perspiration.,"It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.",Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work,Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work,D
No gain without pain.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,Nothing great lasts forever,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,D
No news is good news.,"We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,D
Nothing succeeds like success.,Foolish people talk a lot.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,"Once prosperity is achieved, then it helps achieve more.","Once prosperity is achieved, then it helps achieve more.",D
"Once bitten, twice shy.",What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,"Many take up a job or project they later hate, wasting precious years. This can be avoided if you ask few who’ve undertaken the same job or project about their experience.","If things were to happen by just wishing them, even the poorest will have everything they want",An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,D
One good turn deserves another.,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.,There is hope even in difficult situations.,"If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.","If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.",D
One is never too old to learn.,"The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.","If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well","If you are patient, good things can happen","Whatever our age and however much we know, we can still increase our knowledge.","Whatever our age and however much we know, we can still increase our knowledge.",D
One man's meat is another man's poison.,"If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do","When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation",It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,D
One must draw the line somewhere.,It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,D
One swallow does not make a summer.,You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,"For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.",A single piece of evidence is not enough to prove anything.,A single piece of evidence is not enough to prove anything.,D
Out of sight out of mind.,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,"If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.",Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,D
Paddle your own canoe.,Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,Necessity will make you find a solution.,"You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.",Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,D
The pen is mightier than the sword.,"Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that","Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused","The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.,The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.,D
Poverty is no sin.,An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.,It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,It is not a crime to be poor.,It is not a crime to be poor.,D
Practise what you preach.,"As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.",We can’t hide incompetency behind teamwork. Everyone has to justify their expense.,A bad parent does not raise good children,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,D
Prevention is better than cure.,"In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.","Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,D
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.,"If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.","Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long","A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance",A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,D
Respect is greater from a distance.,Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,Behaviour is more important than appearance.,A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,D
Rome was not built in a day.,Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.,"There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.",everyone attains success at some point in their lives,"Great tasks take time, hard work and perseverance.","Great tasks take time, hard work and perseverance.",D
A rose with any other name would smell as sweet.,Nothing is achieved without effort.,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,"Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.",What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,D
One rotten apple spoils the rest.,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,D
Set a thief to catch a thief.,Your actions determine your results,We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty",A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,D
"Speech is silver, silence is golden.","Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness","History is written by the victors, and they, naturally, glorify themselves",Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more when you see them or it again,"At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.","At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.",D
Still waters run deep.,"It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.","History is written by the victors, and they, naturally, glorify themselves","Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.","A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.","A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.",D
A stitch in time saves nine.,An image can tell a story better than words,"Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.",Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.,Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.,D
The strength of the chain is in the weakest link.,A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,"The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.",Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,The most fragile point determines the quality of a structure.,The most fragile point determines the quality of a structure.,D
Strike while the iron is hot.,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,"If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",Choose the most opportune time to act.,Choose the most opportune time to act.,D
The tailor makes the man.,Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,D
Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.,It’s easier to win people to your side by persuasion and politeness than by confrontation and threats.,An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.,Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.,D
There are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it.,There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,"A person can be moulded when young but not when he has grown up. So, one should inculcate good values in children while they’re still young.","Whatever our age and however much we know, we can still increase our knowledge.","If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.","If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.",D
Talk of the devil and the devil appears.,"As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.",Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be",This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.,This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.,D
There's many a slip between the cup and the lip.,"This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.",Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,"We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.",We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,D
There is no rose without a thorn.,"If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.",a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits to learn something new.,"Unalloyed happiness is impossible, because joy and sorrow go together.","Unalloyed happiness is impossible, because joy and sorrow go together.",D
There is no smoke without fire.,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,Most valuable things are often free.,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,Rumours are not baseless but have some truth in them.,Rumours are not baseless but have some truth in them.,D
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.,A single piece of evidence is not enough to prove anything.,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,D
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.,You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,D
Time and tide wait for no man.,What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,Your actions determine your results,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,D
Time is a great healer.,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,"For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.",Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,D
To err is human.,Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,"In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome",It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,D
Touch pitch and be defiled.,"If there were no losers, there could be no winners.",You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,Foolish people copy others.,"If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.","If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",D
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.,A person won’t do something a second time because he/she had bad experience the first time.,"If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear","In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome",With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,D
"United we stand, divided we fall.","Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they",Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,An image can tell a story better than words,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,D
Variety is the spice of life.,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you","If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.",A person won’t do something a second time because he/she had bad experience the first time.,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,D
Wake not a sleeping lion.,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,Admitting one's mistake or fault is the first step towards making amends.,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,D
Walls have ears.,"If you are patient, good things can happen",Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,Treat others like the way you would like to be treated.,Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.,Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.,D
"Waste not, want not.",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.","If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.","If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.",D
"Water is a boon in the desert, but the drowning man curses it.",You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,"This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,D
Well begun is half done.,People are never satisfied with their own situation; they always think others have it better.,"If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.",Governments have far-reaching powers.,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,D
What's done cannot be undone.,Your home is the most comfortable place in the world,"If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you",It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,D
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.","When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.","Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,D
When in Rome do as the Romans do.,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,Get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential,One must adapt to one's surroundings.,One must adapt to one's surroundings.,D
When one door shuts another opens.,It’s better to be cautious than regret later,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.","Unalloyed happiness is impossible, because joy and sorrow go together.","Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.","Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.",D
When the cat is away the mice will play.,Our destiny depends on God's will,"Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful to them",It's better to have a brain than muscles.,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,D
Where ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise.,"Being overly frugal with small expenses can lead to greater, more costly problems",You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,D
Where there's a will there's a way.,A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,Your home is the most comfortable place in the world,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,"If one is determined, one will find a path to success.","If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",D
The wish is father to the thought.,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.,It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.,D
You cannot have your cake and eat it.,People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,D
"You can take a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.",A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.,Behaviour is more important than appearance.,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,D
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.,It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,D
Beauty is but skin deep.,"When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation",Money gives one power and influence,"Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong",Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.,Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.,D
Every ass likes to hear himself bray.,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,Foolish people talk a lot.,Foolish people talk a lot.,D
"Nothing venture, nothing gain.",We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,"We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.","Without risks, there are no rewards.","Without risks, there are no rewards.",D
In Unity There Is Strength,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,Hard work produces the best results.,We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,D
It Takes Two to Tango,"If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.",Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,"If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.",it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,D
A Man Is Known by the Company He Keeps,You will keep your friends if you avoid disputes over money.,Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,People often believe that a person is like his friends,People often believe that a person is like his friends,D
You can’t always get what you want,"No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy","Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.",Most valuable things are often free.,Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want,Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want,D
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink it","If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.",Admitting one's mistake or fault is the first step towards making amends.,Hard work produces the best results.,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it",D
A closed mouth catches no flies,There is no happiness without clouds.,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,D
The darkest hour has only sixty minutes,"As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.",Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.,Foolish people talk a lot.,"Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness","Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness",D
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor,"Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.",apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,D
You can’t unscramble eggs,True love goes through ups and downs,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,"Once something is done, it’s irreversible","Once something is done, it’s irreversible",D
Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,Don’t worry about problems before they actually occur,Don’t worry about problems before they actually occur,D
"Penny wise, pound foolish","There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.",It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,"Being overly frugal with small expenses can lead to greater, more costly problems","Being overly frugal with small expenses can lead to greater, more costly problems",D
The early worm gets eaten,"If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well","If you start something, it is better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.",What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty","A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty",D
All good things come to an end,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.,Nothing great lasts forever,Nothing great lasts forever,D
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,"In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.","Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.","If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more",What you have is better than what you might get,What you have is better than what you might get,D
An idle brain is the devil’s workshop,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,What may seem to be junk to one person maybe valuable to another.,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,D
Better safe than sorry,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.",Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,It is better to take precautions than to regret later,It is better to take precautions than to regret later,D
Appearances can be deceptive,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,A bad parent does not raise good children,Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,Something might be different from how they appear outwardly,Something might be different from how they appear outwardly,D
"As you sow, so you shall reap","When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,"If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",Your actions determine your results,Your actions determine your results,D
The grass is always greener on the other side,Nothing great lasts forever,Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you","Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true","Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true",D
Blood is thicker than water,It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships,Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships,D
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,Something might be different from how they appear outwardly,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).",If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,Don’t risk everything on a single venture,Don’t risk everything on a single venture,D
Enjoy it while it lasts,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever,Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever,D
It’s no use crying over spilt milk,"Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that",Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,"One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.",You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,D
Every dog has its day,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,Money gives one power and influence,We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,D
Each bird loves to hear himself sing,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,"Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused","If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.",people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,D
"You can lead a horse to the water, but you can’t make him drink it","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success","Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong",a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,"You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.","You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.",D
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush,It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.,Certainty of having something in hand is better than mere probability of having even more things.,Certainty of having something in hand is better than mere probability of having even more things.,D
A bad workman always blames his tools,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,Hard work produces the best results.,We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,D
Absence makes heart grow fonder,"People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly","When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.","If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.","When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times","When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",D
A cat has nine lives,"Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.",Our destiny depends on God's will,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,D
A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect,you learn something new every day,Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,"People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success","A rare, precious opportunity that comes with some problems is better than a regular opportunity that seems to be perfect","A rare, precious opportunity that comes with some problems is better than a regular opportunity that seems to be perfect",D
A drowning man will clutch a straw,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously",Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.","When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",D
A happy heart is better than a full purse,"If there were no losers, there could be no winners.",Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,"Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.",What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,D
A jack of all trades is master of none,A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,Money gives one power and influence,Necessity will make you find a solution.,A person with some knowledge of several fields (jack of all trades) can’t be a master in any of them,A person with some knowledge of several fields (jack of all trades) can’t be a master in any of them,D
A lean agreement is better than a fat lawsuit,Appearances can be deceiving.,"Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse",Governments have far-reaching powers.,"In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome","In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome",D
A leopard doesn’t change its spots,A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad","People can’t change their innate character, especially bad",D
All is fair in love and war,What you cannot have is what is always the most desirable.,"If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy",A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,D
All is well that ends well,"Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.","When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.","Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.","As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.","As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.",D
All lay loads on a willing horse,"If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear","When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,"A person who says ‘yes’, even if hesitatingly, to any work given to him will soon find himself overloaded with work.","A person who says ‘yes’, even if hesitatingly, to any work given to him will soon find himself overloaded with work.",D
"Among the blind, one-eyed man is king","If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.","Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,D
An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep,The most fragile point determines the quality of a structure.,What you cannot have is what is always the most desirable.,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,D
An empty vessel makes much noise,"You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step",Your actions determine your results,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,D
An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening,"If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.","If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.","If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.","People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.","People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.",D
An idle brain is devil’s workshop,A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal.,"You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.","This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities","If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief","If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",D
An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure,"If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear","Working with others may be somewhat slow compared to solo work, but you’ll need to collaborate if you want long-term success because you can’t do everything yourself","When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,D
"A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what a ship is for",Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,"A rare, precious opportunity that comes with some problems is better than a regular opportunity that seems to be perfect",Governments have far-reaching powers.,Get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential,Get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential,D
Ask no questions and hear no lies,"If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",Without rain the harvest will be poor.,"As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.","Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies","Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",D
A thing begun is half done,"Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.","When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",Slow and consistent work leads to better chance of success than quick work in spurts.,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,D
A tree is known by its fruit,"If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.",Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,"Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse","Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)","Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",D
Barking dogs seldom bite,Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,"Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse",People who appear threatening rarely do harm,People who appear threatening rarely do harm,D
Beauty is in the eye of beholder,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,D
Beauty is only skin deep,Treat others like the way you would like to be treated.,A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem","A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance","A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance",D
Begin to weave and God will give the thread,Manage to produce something good using poor material.,Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,"When taking up a task that has no playbook to follow, we plan a lot and think a lot but don’t act. In such pursuits, you can’t foresee everything in advance and lot of assumptions will come to naught.","When taking up a task that has no playbook to follow, we plan a lot and think a lot but don’t act. In such pursuits, you can’t foresee everything in advance and lot of assumptions will come to naught.",D
"Be slow in choosing, but slower in changing",It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,"If you have a difficult problem to solve or an important decision to make, a good night’s sleep will work wonders",It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,"Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long","Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long",D
Best things in life are free,"If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear","If you get married too quickly, you may spend your whole life regretting it.",It is preferable to have something sure now than the possibility of something better later.,Most valuable things are often free.,Most valuable things are often free.,D
Better to be poor and healthy than rich and sick,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,"If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you","People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly",Health is more important than money,Health is more important than money,D
Clothes do not make a man,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,People who appear threatening rarely do harm,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,D
Cowards die many times before their death,Money gives one power and influence,Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,"If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.",Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,D
Cross the stream where it is shallowest,Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,"Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.",Do things in the easiest possible way,Do things in the easiest possible way,D
Curiosity killed the cat,A person with some knowledge of several fields (jack of all trades) can’t be a master in any of them,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,"When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation",Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,D
"Curses, like chickens, come home to roost",It is better to take precautions than to regret later,"Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter”","The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.",The consequence of wrongdoings always catches up with the wrongdoer,The consequence of wrongdoings always catches up with the wrongdoer,D
Different strokes for different folks,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,"Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful to them","Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful to them",D
Discretion is the better part of valor,"If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.",People who are similar spend time together,Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,D
Do as you would be done by,It’s better to be cautious than regret later,"In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.",What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,Treat others like the way you would like to be treated.,Treat others like the way you would like to be treated.,D
Doctors make the worst patients,"You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.",One who arrives first has the best chance for success,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,D
Don’t carry coals to Newcastle,Large successful operations can begin in a small way,Manage to produce something good using poor material.,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,"In the past, Newcastle was known for its coal mines. Coal was mined here and taken to other parts of England. So, if you carry coal to Newcastle, you’re doing unnecessary work.","In the past, Newcastle was known for its coal mines. Coal was mined here and taken to other parts of England. So, if you carry coal to Newcastle, you’re doing unnecessary work.",D
Don’t cast pearls before swine,"Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long","Great tasks take time, hard work and perseverance.",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,D
Don’t cross the bridge till you come to it,"Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be",Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,D
Don’t empty the water jar until the rain falls,"Protesting against a government or a large organization is unlike protesting against individuals. An organization can use its deep pockets and power to take you on for decades together, and it wouldn’t bother anyone in that organization because individuals there don’t suffer financially or otherwise. In contrast, the protesters suffer individually. That’s why it’s not easy for individuals to slug it out against organizations and governments.","When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation",Health is more important than money,"Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement","Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",D
Don’t kill the goose that lays golden eggs,Do things in the easiest possible way,A bad parent does not raise good children,Most valuable things are often free.,"If you kill a goose that lays golden eggs, you destroy something that makes lot of money for you.","If you kill a goose that lays golden eggs, you destroy something that makes lot of money for you.",D
Don’t open a shop unless you know how to smile,You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,It’s difficult to attract customers without a pleasant persona,It’s difficult to attract customers without a pleasant persona,D
Don’t think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,"If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.",There could be some truth in the rumour ...,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,D
Don’t throw the baby with the bathwater,We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.,"Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something worthless.,Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something worthless.,D
Eagles don’t catch flies,Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill,What you cannot have is what is always the most desirable.,"Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse","Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they","Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they",D
Empty bags can’t stand upright,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,"If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy",A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,D
Every horse thinks its own pack is heaviest,Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,"Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.",Hard work brings rewards.,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,D
Every tub must stand on its own bottom,"If you have a difficult problem to solve or an important decision to make, a good night’s sleep will work wonders",A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,"Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness",We can’t hide incompetency behind teamwork. Everyone has to justify their expense.,We can’t hide incompetency behind teamwork. Everyone has to justify their expense.,D
Fall seven times; stand up eight.,"You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step",One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,"Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.",Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,D
Faults are thick where love is thin,"Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness",If you have money you can make more money.,It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,"If the love is shallow, people will find faults in each other.","If the love is shallow, people will find faults in each other.",D
"Flattery, like perfume, should be smelled but not swallowed","Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",It’s better to be cautious than regret later,"If you get married too quickly, you may spend your whole life regretting it.","Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.","Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.",D
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread,The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,"You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.","Fools or inexperienced persons get involved in situations or pursue goals without much thought. In contrast, wise think through such situations or goals.","Fools or inexperienced persons get involved in situations or pursue goals without much thought. In contrast, wise think through such situations or goals.",D
Fortune favors the brave,"If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.",Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,"If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you","If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you",D
"For want of a nail the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the horse is lost, for want of a horse the rider is lost","If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.","If there were no losers, there could be no winners.","in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.","in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.",D
Get out while the going (getting) is good,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.","Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.","The more you know, the more powerful you can be",Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,D
Good bargains empty the purse,Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,"The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.","Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused","Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused",D
Good swimmers are often drowned,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,Overconfidence can doom even the competent,Overconfidence can doom even the competent,D
Good wine needs no bush,Money gives one power and influence,Do things in the easiest possible way,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad",A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,D
Grief divided is made lighter,You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,There is hope even in difficult situations.,"One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.","If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear","If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear",D
Half a loaf is better than none,"Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.",Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.,"In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.",We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,D
Home is where the heart is,Necessity will make you find a solution.,A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,"Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.","Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.",D
"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst",What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,"If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.","Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong","Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong",D
"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride",Overconfidence can doom even the competent,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,"If things were to happen by just wishing them, even the poorest will have everything they want","If things were to happen by just wishing them, even the poorest will have everything they want",D
"If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape hundred days of sorrow","You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.","If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,D
" If you buy cheaply, you pay dearly",A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,"Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",Necessity will make you find a solution.,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,D
"If you can’t beat them, join them",It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,"A person who says ‘yes’, even if hesitatingly, to any work given to him will soon find himself overloaded with work.",What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.","If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.",D
"If you want peace, prepare for war","This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.","If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.",D
"If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success",We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,"Working with others may be somewhat slow compared to solo work, but you’ll need to collaborate if you want long-term success because you can’t do everything yourself","Working with others may be somewhat slow compared to solo work, but you’ll need to collaborate if you want long-term success because you can’t do everything yourself",D
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want,Much may come from a small beginning.,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?,Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?,D
It’s better to be safe than sorry,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem",There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,It’s better to be cautious than regret later,It’s better to be cautious than regret later,D
It’s better to lose the battle and win the war,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,"There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.",A moderate amount is sufficient.,It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie,It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie,D
"It is easy to find a thousand soldiers, but hard to find a good general","If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.",If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.",Leaders are not easy to find. Retain them at whatever price it takes if you’ve them.,Leaders are not easy to find. Retain them at whatever price it takes if you’ve them.,D
It’s never too late to mend,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.",Spread your risks widely and wisely.,It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between,It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between,D
"It is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it","Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",Choose the most opportune time to act.,Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,D
It takes a village to raise a child,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,"A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.","If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.",It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,D
It takes two to make a quarrel,It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,"Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.","Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.","Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.",D
Justice delayed is justice denied,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,A person with some knowledge of several fields (jack of all trades) can’t be a master in any of them,Large successful operations can begin in a small way,"In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.","In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.",D
Kind words will unlock an iron door,it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",Being desperate may lead you to do illegal things.,"If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.","If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.",D
Kings have long arms,"If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do",We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,Governments have far-reaching powers.,Governments have far-reaching powers.,D
Learn to walk before you run,"If the results promised are not produced, there will be no payment.","Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.",Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,D
"Least said, soonest mended","When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,"When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.","When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",D
Lend your money and lose your friend.,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,"Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.","Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.",D
Let sleeping dogs lie,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,"If there were no losers, there could be no winners.",A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,D
Lightning never strikes twice in the same place,Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.,Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.,D
"Like people, like priest",Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",A person's manners reveal their origins.,"Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.","Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.",D
"Long absent, soon forgotten",Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,"When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times","If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.","If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.",D
 Look before you leap,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,"If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor",A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.","Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.",D
"Love me, love my dog",Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad",It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,"If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.","If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.",D
Make hay while the sun shines,A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday.,It’s difficult to attract customers without a pleasant persona,"There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.",Make the most of favorable conditions till they last,Make the most of favorable conditions till they last,D
"Make yourself all honey and the flies will devour you
",People who have some shortcomings shouldn’t criticize others for having the same shortcomings.,This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,"A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.","If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.","If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.",D
Money doesn’t grow on trees,Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,"If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.","You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.",Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,D
Money talks,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?,you learn something new every day,Money gives one power and influence,Money gives one power and influence,D
More die of food than famine,If you have money you can make more money.,People of the same background have the same behaviour.,We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,D
Murder will out,One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,"Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.",Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all,Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all,D
Necessity is the mother of invention,"Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.","A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.",One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,D
"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
","If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.","Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.",Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,D
Never test the depth of water with both feet,Without rain the harvest will be poor.,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad","If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.","If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.","If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.",D
Night brings counsel,If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,"Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused","If you have a difficult problem to solve or an important decision to make, a good night’s sleep will work wonders","If you have a difficult problem to solve or an important decision to make, a good night’s sleep will work wonders",D
Oaks may fall when reeds stand the storm,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,The strength of a group depends on each individual member.,True friends are those who help in difficult times.,Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,D
Once bitten twice shy,What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,"When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.","Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",A person won’t do something a second time because he/she had bad experience the first time.,A person won’t do something a second time because he/she had bad experience the first time.,D
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure,"If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,"If you are patient, good things can happen",What may seem to be junk to one person maybe valuable to another.,What may seem to be junk to one person maybe valuable to another.,D
Pen is mightier than sword,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,D
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones at others.,"Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.",It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,People who have some shortcomings shouldn’t criticize others for having the same shortcomings.,People who have some shortcomings shouldn’t criticize others for having the same shortcomings.,D
Persuasion is better than force,A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,"A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.",You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,You can achieve better results through persuasion than through coercion.,You can achieve better results through persuasion than through coercion.,D
Politeness costs little but yields much.,What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,It is preferable to have something sure now than the possibility of something better later.,"Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.","Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.",D
Practice what you preach,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,"Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.",Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,Behave the way you encourage others to behave,Behave the way you encourage others to behave,D
Rich man’s joke is always funny,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,"You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.",If you have money you can make more money.,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,D
Shrouds have no pockets,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,What you have is better than what you might get,"We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.","We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",D
Silence is half consent,A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,"Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.",Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,"If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.","If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.",D
Slow and steady wins the race,Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.,"If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will
probably experience negative consequences",You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,Slow and consistent work leads to better chance of success than quick work in spurts.,Slow and consistent work leads to better chance of success than quick work in spurts.,D
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.,apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.",D
Still water runs deep,"Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success",People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,"If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.","If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",D
The course of true love never did run smooth,What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",True love goes through ups and downs,True love goes through ups and downs,D
The family that (eats) prays together stays together.,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,Hard work produces the best results.,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,D
The grass is greener on the other side of fence,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,What you have is better than what you might get,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,People are never satisfied with their own situation; they always think others have it better.,People are never satisfied with their own situation; they always think others have it better.,D
"The harder you work, the luckier you get","If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.","You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.",What you do is more important than what you say,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.","The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",D
The higher the monkey climbs the more he shows his tail.,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,"History is written by the victors, and they, naturally, glorify themselves",Our destiny depends on God's will,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed","The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",D
The highest branch is not the safest roost,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.",Choose the most opportune time to act.,A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,"Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.","Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",D
The longest way around is the shortest way home,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty","If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.","If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.",D
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down,It is preferable to have something sure now than the possibility of something better later.,A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.","If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.",D
The only free cheese is in the mousetrap,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be",Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.,"Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true","There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.","There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.",D
The proof of pudding is in eating,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,"Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.",Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,"You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.","You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.",D
"There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but the view is always the same",People of the same background have the same behaviour.,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it",A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,"We all want peace and happiness in life, and there are multiple ways of achieving this goal. However, many get so tunnel-focused that they fail to see paths other than their current job, which may ironically be hurting their pursuit of happiness. So, once in a while, take a step back and reflect.","We all want peace and happiness in life, and there are multiple ways of achieving this goal. However, many get so tunnel-focused that they fail to see paths other than their current job, which may ironically be hurting their pursuit of happiness. So, once in a while, take a step back and reflect.",D
There are more ways than one to skin a cat,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,D
There is truth in wine,There is no happiness without clouds.,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,"If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do","People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly","People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly",D
The road to hell is paved with good intentions,With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,"In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.",Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,D
"The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a man six feet tall.","Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",Nothing is achieved without effort.,"If the love is shallow, people will find faults in each other.","We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.","We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.",D
"To know the road ahead, ask those coming back",Much may come from a small beginning.,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,"Many take up a job or project they later hate, wasting precious years. This can be avoided if you ask few who’ve undertaken the same job or project about their experience.","Many take up a job or project they later hate, wasting precious years. This can be avoided if you ask few who’ve undertaken the same job or project about their experience.",D
What can you expect from a pig but a grunt?,people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,"A person can be moulded when young but not when he has grown up. So, one should inculcate good values in children while they’re still young.",What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,D
"When a twig grows hard, it is difficult to twist it","In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome",Much may come from a small beginning.,"Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.","A person can be moulded when young but not when he has grown up. So, one should inculcate good values in children while they’re still young.","A person can be moulded when young but not when he has grown up. So, one should inculcate good values in children while they’re still young.",D
"Where there’s will, there’s way",Overconfidence can doom even the competent,What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,"If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is difficult.","If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is difficult.",D
"While the cat is away, the mice will play",You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,True friends are those who help in difficult times.,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,"Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.","Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.",D
Why buy a cow when milk is so cheap?,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,Don’t wait to do something. Do it now.,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,D
Why keep a dog and bark yourself?,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.,"Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.","Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.",D
"Words must be weighed, not counted",It is better to take precautions than to regret later,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,D
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar,it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,A friend is more tolerant than a lover/partner/spouse.,Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,It’s easier to win people to your side by persuasion and politeness than by confrontation and threats.,It’s easier to win people to your side by persuasion and politeness than by confrontation and threats.,D
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it",We can’t hide incompetency behind teamwork. Everyone has to justify their expense.,We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.,"You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.","You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.",D
You can’t have your cake and eat it too,We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,"When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously","If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously",D
You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.,"You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.","Being overly frugal with small expenses can lead to greater, more costly problems","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.",It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,D
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,"If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.",There is hope even in difficult situations.,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits to learn something new.,People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits to learn something new.,D
You do not fatten a pig by weighing it,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,"This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.","This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.",D
"You show me the man, and I’ll show you the rule",Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,"If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is difficult.",Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,D
Hunger drives the wolf out of the wood,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,A person won’t do something a second time because he/she had bad experience the first time.,"Like hunger forces the wolf out of the wood to seek food elsewhere, necessity forces poor to take up unpleasant tasks, sometimes in violation of law","Like hunger forces the wolf out of the wood to seek food elsewhere, necessity forces poor to take up unpleasant tasks, sometimes in violation of law",D
A house divided cannot stand,"People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly","If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,"Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.","Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.",D
"Until the lions produce their own historian, the story of the hunt will glorify only the hunter",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,"History is written by the victors, and they, naturally, glorify themselves","History is written by the victors, and they, naturally, glorify themselves",D
The fish always stinks from the head downwards,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,"Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.","If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.","A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.","A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.",D
"If every man would sweep his own doorsteps, the city would soon be clean","If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.","For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.","For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.",D
Corporations have neither bodies to be punished nor souls to be damned,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",There is hope even in difficult situations.,"If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.","Protesting against a government or a large organization is unlike protesting against individuals. An organization can use its deep pockets and power to take you on for decades together, and it wouldn’t bother anyone in that organization because individuals there don’t suffer financially or otherwise. In contrast, the protesters suffer individually. That’s why it’s not easy for individuals to slug it out against organizations and governments.","Protesting against a government or a large organization is unlike protesting against individuals. An organization can use its deep pockets and power to take you on for decades together, and it wouldn’t bother anyone in that organization because individuals there don’t suffer financially or otherwise. In contrast, the protesters suffer individually. That’s why it’s not easy for individuals to slug it out against organizations and governments.",D
"When the last tree is cut down, the last fish eaten, and the last stream poisoned, you will realize that you cannot eat money","If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.",The consequence of wrongdoings always catches up with the wrongdoer,Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,"A Native American proverb. It’s paramount to save the environment. We’re already seeing the adverse effect, which seem to intensify every year, of untold exploitation of nature.","A Native American proverb. It’s paramount to save the environment. We’re already seeing the adverse effect, which seem to intensify every year, of untold exploitation of nature.",D
"New lords, new laws",True love goes through ups and downs,"Once something is done, it’s irreversible",A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,New governments have their own agendas.,New governments have their own agendas.,D
A penny saved is a penny earned,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.","If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.",It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,D
A bad excuse is better than none,"There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.","People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly","Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long","Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.","Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.",D
A bad penny always turns up,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,"Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.",An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,D
A bad tree does not yield good apples,"If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.",You will keep your friends if you avoid disputes over money.,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,A bad parent does not raise good children,A bad parent does not raise good children,D
A bad workman blames his tools.,Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,"If you kill a goose that lays golden eggs, you destroy something that makes lot of money for you.","If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you",Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill,Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill,D
A bird in hand is worth two in a bush,What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,D
A black plum is as sweet as a white,An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,What you do is more important than what you say,Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,People should not be judged by their appearance,People should not be judged by their appearance,D
A book holds a house of gold,Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,"Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true",Foolish people talk a lot.,There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,D
A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound.,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,Get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential,It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,D
A burden of one's own choice is not felt.,Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,"Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.,Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.,D
A burnt child dreads the fire.,Even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.,Appearances can be deceiving.,A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,D
A calm sea does not make a skilled sailor,"If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.","If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.","If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.",A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.,A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.,D
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link,An image can tell a story better than words,"We all want peace and happiness in life, and there are multiple ways of achieving this goal. However, many get so tunnel-focused that they fail to see paths other than their current job, which may ironically be hurting their pursuit of happiness. So, once in a while, take a step back and reflect.",Hard work brings rewards.,The strength of a group depends on each individual member.,The strength of a group depends on each individual member.,D
A change is as good as a rest,This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,People who are stupid are very talkative.,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday.,A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday.,D
A constant guest is never welcome.,Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you","If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you",D
A danger foreseen is half avoided,"If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you","If you kill a goose that lays golden eggs, you destroy something that makes lot of money for you.","You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step","If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with","If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with",D
A day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy.,"For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.",What you do is more important than what you say,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad",Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,D
A drop of ink may make a million think.,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,"If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you","This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,D
A fault confessed is half redressed,Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,"At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.",Admitting one's mistake or fault is the first step towards making amends.,Admitting one's mistake or fault is the first step towards making amends.,D
A flower blooms more than once,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem",What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,"If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.","If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",D
Bad beginnings lead to bad results,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,"Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.",If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,D
Bad news travels fast.,With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).","People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).",D
"Be slow to promise, quick to fulfil",It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,Heaven is more kind to the weak.,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you","Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.","Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.",D
Better brain than brawn,Foolish people talk a lot.,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,D
Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.",A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,"When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.",It is preferable to have something sure now than the possibility of something better later.,It is preferable to have something sure now than the possibility of something better later.,D
Care is no cure,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",Appearances can be deceiving.,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,D
Charity begins at home,Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,Most valuable things are often free.,The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,D
Children and fools tell the truth,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,D
"Clear moon, frost soon",What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,"If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more","If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.","If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.",D
Clothes don't make the man,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome","If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.",Behaviour is more important than appearance.,Appearances can be deceiving.,Appearances can be deceiving.,D
Courtesy is contagious,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,"When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times","Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement","If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.","If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.",D
No cure no pay,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,A moderate amount is sufficient.,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,"If the results promised are not produced, there will be no payment.","If the results promised are not produced, there will be no payment.",D
Dead men tell no lies,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,"If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.","We all want peace and happiness in life, and there are multiple ways of achieving this goal. However, many get so tunnel-focused that they fail to see paths other than their current job, which may ironically be hurting their pursuit of happiness. So, once in a while, take a step back and reflect.",A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal.,A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal.,D
Death is the great leveller,Most valuable things are often free.,"Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness",If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,All people are equal when they die.,All people are equal when they die.,D
Diamonds cut diamonds,Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more when you see them or it again,"If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.",Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,D
Diligence is the mother of good fortune.,A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever,"What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",Hard work brings rewards.,Hard work brings rewards.,D
Don't bark if you can't bite,One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,"If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.",It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,D
Dogs of the same street bark alike.,Governments have far-reaching powers.,"Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong",What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,People of the same background have the same behaviour.,People of the same background have the same behaviour.,D
Easier said than done.,Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more when you see them or it again,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,"What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.","What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",D
Elbow grease is the best polish,What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,True love goes through ups and downs,Hard work produces the best results.,Hard work produces the best results.,D
Empty vessels make the most noise,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,What you have is better than what you might get,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.,The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.,D
Enough is as good as a feast.,Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships,"If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor","One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.",A moderate amount is sufficient.,A moderate amount is sufficient.,D
Even a worm will turn.,It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,Even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.,Even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.,D
Every man has his price,There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,A bad parent does not raise good children,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,D
Failure teaches success,"Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.",Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,"When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder",People can learn from their failures and be successful later on.,People can learn from their failures and be successful later on.,D
Fear lends wings,"When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,"A rare, precious opportunity that comes with some problems is better than a regular opportunity that seems to be perfect",Fear makes you do things faster than would normally seem possible.,Fear makes you do things faster than would normally seem possible.,D
Forbidden fruit is sweet,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it",A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,What you cannot have is what is always the most desirable.,What you cannot have is what is always the most desirable.,D
"Friendship is like money, easier made than kept.","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success",It is not a crime to be poor.,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,D
Friendship is love with understanding,"If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.",Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,"In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome",A friend is more tolerant than a lover/partner/spouse.,A friend is more tolerant than a lover/partner/spouse.,D
Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",Nothing is achieved without effort.,Nothing is achieved without effort.,D
Good accounting makes good friends.,There is hope even in difficult situations.,Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill,"If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it",You will keep your friends if you avoid disputes over money.,You will keep your friends if you avoid disputes over money.,D
"Grasp all, lose all",Nothing great lasts forever,"A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance","If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.",Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,D
Great minds think alike,Much may come from a small beginning.,It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,D
Great oaks grow from small acorns.,"A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.",Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,"If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",Large successful operations can begin in a small way,Large successful operations can begin in a small way,D
Handsome is what handsome does,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you","Many take up a job or project they later hate, wasting precious years. This can be avoided if you ask few who’ve undertaken the same job or project about their experience.",Behaviour is more important than appearance.,Behaviour is more important than appearance.,D
Hatred is as blind as love.,"Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong","Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,D
He who hesitates is lost,"People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success","The more you do something, the better you will become at it",Heaven is more kind to the weak.,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.","If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",D
Hunger is a good sauce,"A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.","You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.","If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again",All food tastes good when you are hungry.,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,D
If you snooze you lose,An image can tell a story better than words,All people are equal when they die.,"When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder","You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.","You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.",D
"In for a penny, in for a pound","You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.",People who are stupid are very talkative.,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,"If you start something, it is better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.","If you start something, it is better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.",D
It never rains but it pours.,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,D
It is always darkest before the dawn,"It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.",There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,D
It's no use crying over spilt milk.,"If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.","Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.",People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,D
Kill one to warn a hundred,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,"Many take up a job or project they later hate, wasting precious years. This can be avoided if you ask few who’ve undertaken the same job or project about their experience.",It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,Warn many people by punishing a few,Warn many people by punishing a few,D
Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age,This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.,Do things in the easiest possible way,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it",What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,D
Less is more,Your home is the most comfortable place in the world,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,A person's manners reveal their origins.,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,D
Let bygones be bygones.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,You can achieve better results through persuasion than through coercion.,"Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,D
A lie begets a lie.,"Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.",You will keep your friends if you avoid disputes over money.,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,D
Loose lips sink ships,An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,"Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",The strength of a group depends on each individual member.,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,D
"Losers weepers, finders keepers","If you are patient, good things can happen","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success","If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.","If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.","If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.",D
Make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,"If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.","In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",Manage to produce something good using poor material.,Manage to produce something good using poor material.,D
"Man proposes, God disposes.",A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,Much may come from a small beginning.,Our destiny depends on God's will,Our destiny depends on God's will,D
Manners make the man.,People always want what they don’t have,Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.,Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill,A person's manners reveal their origins.,A person's manners reveal their origins.,D
"Marry in haste, repent as leisure",Don’t risk everything on a single venture,People should not be judged by their appearance,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.","If you get married too quickly, you may spend your whole life regretting it.","If you get married too quickly, you may spend your whole life regretting it.",D
Might is right,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,"Once something is done, it’s irreversible",You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,D
Money begets money.,"In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome",What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,If you have money you can make more money.,If you have money you can make more money.,D
Money doesn't grow on trees,"Once something is done, it’s irreversible","Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.",True love goes through ups and downs,You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,D
"Monkey see, monkey do",usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable,"Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,Foolish people copy others.,Foolish people copy others.,D
Necessity knows no law,People always want what they don’t have,A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,Being desperate may lead you to do illegal things.,Being desperate may lead you to do illegal things.,D
Need teaches a plan,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.",This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,You will keep your friends if you avoid disputes over money.,Necessity will make you find a solution.,Necessity will make you find a solution.,D
No joy without annoy.,"Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.",A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,"We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",There is no happiness without clouds.,There is no happiness without clouds.,D
"No losers, no winners",Don’t risk everything on a single venture,Governments have far-reaching powers.,"If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.","If there were no losers, there could be no winners.","If there were no losers, there could be no winners.",D
"No rain, no grain.","Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.","If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,Without rain the harvest will be poor.,Without rain the harvest will be poor.,D
"No wind, no waves","If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",All food tastes good when you are hungry.,True friends are those who help in difficult times.,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,D
"Out of sight, out of mind",Your actions determine your results,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.",A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.,We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.,D
Parents are patterns,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,"If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you",Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,D
Pity is akin to love.,people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,"If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear","If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.","If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.",D
Pride comes before a fall.,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,People can learn from their failures and be successful later on.,Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.,Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.,D
Procrastination is the thief of time,Large successful operations can begin in a small way,It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.,Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.,D
Rats desert a sinking ship,True friends are those who help in difficult times.,"Like hunger forces the wolf out of the wood to seek food elsewhere, necessity forces poor to take up unpleasant tasks, sometimes in violation of law",If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,D
Reason does not come before years.,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,"When taking up a task that has no playbook to follow, we plan a lot and think a lot but don’t act. In such pursuits, you can’t foresee everything in advance and lot of assumptions will come to naught.",Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,D