Proverbs Flashcards

(32 cards)

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An idle mind is the devil’s workshop.

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If a person has nothing to do, they may start thinking or doing bad things.

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You can’t judge a book by its cover.

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Do not judge someone or something by appearance.

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Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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Important achievements take time and effort.

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Birds of a feather flock together.

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People with similar interests or character tend to stay together.

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A penny saved is a penny earned.

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Saving money is as valuable as earning money.

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Laughter is the best medicine.

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Laughter can help reduce stress and make difficult situations easier.

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All that glitters is not gold.

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Things that look attractive are not always valuable or good.

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The early bird catches the worm.

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People who act quickly or start early have an advantage.

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Haste makes waste.

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Doing something too quickly often leads to mistakes.

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10
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Don’t cry over spilt milk.

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Do not worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

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Practice makes perfect.

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Doing something repeatedly improves your skill.

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Make hay while the sun shines.

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Use an opportunity while it is available.

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Cleanliness is next to godliness.

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Being clean and hygienic is very important.

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14
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Look before you leap.

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Think carefully before taking action.

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Honesty is the best policy.

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Telling the truth is always better than lying.

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16
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As you sow, so shall you reap.

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Your actions determine the results you get.

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Actions speak louder than words.

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What you do is more important than what you say.

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A stitch in time saves nine.

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Fix a problem immediately before it becomes bigger and harder to solve.

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

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Eating healthy food helps maintain good health.

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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

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Do not risk everything on one single plan.

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A little learning is a dangerous thing.

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Having only a small amount of knowledge can lead to mistakes or wrong decisions.

22
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Every cloud has a silver lining.

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Every difficult situation has some positive aspect.

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Two wrongs don’t make a right.

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Doing something wrong to get revenge does not make the situation better.

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The pen is mightier than the sword.

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Ideas and writing have more influence than force or violence.

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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
It is better to keep something certain than risk losing it for something uncertain.
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27
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Follow the customs and traditions of the place you are visiting.
28
Curiosity killed the cat.
Being too curious or asking unnecessary questions can lead to trouble.
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A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A true friend is someone who helps you during difficult times.
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Pride goes before a fall.
Being too proud or overconfident can lead to failure.
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Better late than never.
It is better to do something late than not do it at all.
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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
Working all the time without relaxation makes a person tired and uninteresting.