Two wrongs don't make a right.
When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.
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.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease
You can get better service if you complain about something. If you wait patiently no one's going to help you.
When in Rome, do as the Romans.
Act the way that the people around you are acting. This might come in handy when you're travelling abroad, notice that people do things differently than you.
When the going gets tough, the though get going.
Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder.
No man is an island.
You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.
Fortune favours the bold
People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people why try to live safely.
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Don't criticise other if you're not perfect yourself.
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
Bad things might happen, so be prepared.
Better late than never.
It's best to do something on time. But if you can't do it on time, do it late.
Birds of a feather flock together
People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
If you have an enemy, pretend to be friends with them instead of openly fighting . That way you can watch them carefully and figure out what they're up to.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Pictures convey emotions and messages better than written or spoken explanation.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost.
There's no place like home.
Your own home is the most comfortable place to be.
Discretion is the greater part of valor.
Sometimes it's important to know when to give up and run away, instead of always acting brave and maybe getting hurt.
