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Proverbs and Sayings

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    Read the proverb/saying and explain what it means
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  • Two wrongs don't make a right.
    When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.
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  • The pen is mightier than the sword.
    Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.
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  • No man is an island.
    You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.
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  • Fortune favours the bold
    People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people why try to live safely.
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  • People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
    Don't criticise other if you're not perfect yourself.
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  • Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
    Bad things might happen, so be prepared.
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  • Better late than never.
    It's best to do something on time. But if you can't do it on time, do it late.
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  • Birds of a feather flock together
    People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
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  • There's no such thing as a free lunch.
    Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost.
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  • There's no place like home.
    Your own home is the most comfortable place to be.
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  • The early bird catches the worm.
    You should wake up and start work early if you want' to succeed.
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  • You can't always get what you want.
    Don´t whine and complain if you don't get what you want.
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  • A watched pot never boils.
    If something takes time to finish, don't watch it too closely because it will seem like it's taking forever.
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  • If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
    Don't try to improve something that already works fairly well. You'll probably end up causing new problems.
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  • Practice makes perfect.
    You have to practice a skill a lot to become good at it.
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  • Too many cooks spoil the broth.
    When there are too many people trying to lead and five their opinions, it's confusing and leads to bad results. Jobs/projects should have 1, or 2 leaders.
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