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