eng/eng_native_test_1.csv

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