The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill.
People tend to want whatever they don't have.
Birds of a feather flock together
People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
You can't always get what you want.
Don´t whine and complain if you don't get what you want.
There's no time like the present.
If you need to do something, don't wait until later. Do it now.
Two wrongs don't make a right.
When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Don't criticise other if you're not perfect yourself.
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.
You can't judge a book by its cover.
Things sometimes look different than they really are. A restaurant that looks old and small might have amazing food, for example.
All good things must come to an end.
You can't keep having good luck or fun forever, eventually it will stop.
The early bird catches the worm.
You should wake up and start work early if you want' to succeed.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Have a back up plan. don't risk all of your money or time in one plan.
Two heads are better than one.
When two people cooperate with each other, they come up with better ideas.
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.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
When you're really in need, you think of creative solutions to your problems.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost.
Better late than never.
It's best to do something on time. But if you can't do it on time, do it late.
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.
Bad things might happen, so be prepared.
Honesty is the best policy.
Don't lie.
There's no place like home.
Your own home is the most comfortable place to be.
Fortune favours the bold
People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people why try to live safely.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Don't do mean things to people. Treat people as you'd like to be treated.
No man is an island.
You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Sometimes it's good to be away from your partner, because it makes you want to see each other again.
Easy come, easy go.
When you get money quickly, like by winning it, it's easy to spend it or lose it quickly as well.
Practice makes perfect.
You have to practice a skill a lot to become good at it.
Good things come to those who wait.
Be patient. Eventually something good will happen to you.
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.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Your plans might not work out, so don't start thinking about what you'll do after you succeed. Wait till you've already succeeded & think about the furture.
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.