A man is as old as he feels |
A person's age is immaterial - it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old. |
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Great talkers are little doers |
Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work. |
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An idle brain is the devil's workshop |
One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts. |
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An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit |
It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever. |
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Faint heart never won fair lady |
To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants. |
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A penny saved is a penny gained |
By being thrifty one will be able to save up. |
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A rolling stone gathers no moss
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A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is always changing his mind will never get anything done. |
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As you sow, so you shall reap |
One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions. |
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Barking dogs seldom bite |
Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out. |
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Better late than never |
To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at all. |
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A bird in hand is worth two in the bush
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Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get. |
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Birds of a feather flock together |
People of the same sort of character or belief always go together. |
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Call a spade a spade
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If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression. |
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Dead men tell no lies
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Often used as an argument for killing someone whose knowledge of a secret may cause one loss or get into serious trouble. |
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A great talker is a great liar |
A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar. |
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Look at the bright side |
Be optimistic |
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Make hay while the sun shines |
Seize opportunities |
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Out of sight, out of mind |
You will soon forget friends you do not meet or keep in contact with. |
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