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