eng/eng_native_test_3.csv

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