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