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Conversation 2A (Reflect) | U2p29: Proverbs

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  • Actions speak louder than words.
    Talking loudly makes people listen.
    Writing is more powerful than speaking.
    What you do is more important than what you say.
  • Honesty is the best policy.
    The best rules are written in simple words.
    Lying is bad, but sometimes useful.
    Always tell the truth, even when it's hard.
  • The grass is always greener on the other side.
    We think others have a better life, even if it's not true.
    Taking care of a garden makes it more beautiful.
    It always rains more in other places.
  • Better late than never.
    Being early is always better than being late.
    It's better to arrive late than not at all.
    If you're late, don’t bother coming.
  • Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
    Don't carry too many things at once.
    Chickens lay eggs in different places to protect them.
    Don't invest all your resources in one place.
  • Every cloud has a silver lining.
    Even bad situations have something good in them.
    Silver is expensive, so clouds are valuable.
    Rain always comes after clouds.
  • No pain, no gain.
    If something hurts, stop doing it.
    You have to work hard to succeed.
    Pain is a sign of weakness.
  • Two heads are better than one.
    Working together is better than working alone.
    People with big heads are smarter.
    If you think twice, you make better decisions.
  • Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
    Don’t make plans based on something that hasn’t happened yet
    Chickens need time to grow before you sell them.
    If you count carefully, you won’t lose things.
  • Curiosity killed the cat.
    Asking too many questions can lead to trouble.
    Cats are very unlucky animals.
    It’s dangerous to take care of a cat.
  • A watched pot never boils.
    Time feels longer when you're impatient.
    If you stare at something, it moves more slowly.
    Boiling water needs to be covered to get hot.
  • Beggars can't be choosers.
    Poor people don’t have good taste.
    You can’t be rich and poor at the same time.
    People in need should accept what they get.
  • When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
    When traveling, act like the local people.
    Everyone should visit Rome once in their life.
    Follow your own culture no matter where you are.