1. Bad news travels fast.   One's actions whether good or bad determine one's rewards or punishments.   People can arrive at the same conclusion by different means.   One should not make a big fuss about a trivial matter.   Information about unpleasant happenings spreads quickly.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. A bad workman always blames his tools.   It is preferable to be cautious than be rash and get into trouble.   Nothing can go on forever as all things change.   When things seem at their worst, they may just begin to improve.   A person with deficiencies finds excuses for his lack of skill.   Half-n-half Clue   3. Birds of a feather flock together.   Steady progress is better in the long run than inconsistent speed.   Our affection increases when we are parted from our loved ones.   One should not worry before something happens for it may never happen.   People with similar interests and tastes tend to group.   Half-n-half Clue   4. Don't cross a bridge till you come to it.   One should not make a big fuss about a trivial matter.   One should not worry before something happens for it may never happen.   Everything that is attractive on the outside may not be really valuable inside.   Steady progress is better in the long run than inconsistent speed.   Half-n-half Clue   5. Barking dogs seldom bite.   Provide help first to one's family members and then to others.   The finest things are hard to get.   People who talk a lot or threaten may not be actually harmful.   Family ties are stronger than other relationships.   Half-n-half Clue   6. Blood is thicker than water.   Family ties are stronger than other relationships.   Provide help first to one's family members and then to others.   If one arrives early, one gets a better choice.   Live within your means.   Half-n-half Clue   7. All's well that ends well.   Information about unpleasant happenings spreads quickly.   Family ties are stronger than other relationships.   A satisfactory conclusion makes up for earlier disappointments.   One's actions whether good or bad determine one's rewards or punishments.   Half-n-half Clue