1. It is useless to flog a dead horse.   People in love do not see to each other's shortcomings.   Whom you wed is not decided by you but a matter of chance.   It is easy to take advantage of others in their difficult times.   It is a waste of time to argue about something done and long-forgotten.   Hint Half-n-half Clue   2. A Jack of all trades is master of none.   It is always possible to improve one's conduct, no matter how long one has lead a morally bad life.   Do not expect too much of something received as a gift.   One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.   By doing various jobs, one is not an expert in any single task.   Half-n-half Clue   3. Little strokes fell great oaks.   Knowledge must be gained gradually and not all at once.   It is wise to not disturb some things and call for unnecessary trouble.   One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.   The need for something motivates us to create or get it.   Half-n-half Clue   4. Let the buyer beware or Caveat emptor (Latin version).   Satisfy oneself before paying for a purchase and not complain after the transaction.   By doing various jobs, one is not an expert in any single task.   If we work with others ignoring their faults, then they will work with us ignoring ours.   Events, specially misfortunes, always come all at once.   Half-n-half Clue   5. Like father, like son.   Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.   The powerful decide what is correct.   The greater our expertise, the more influential we are.   Knowledge must be gained gradually and not all at once.   Half-n-half Clue   6. Make hay while the sun shines.   Take advantage promptly of favorable opportunities.   It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.   It is always possible to improve one's conduct, no matter how long one has lead a morally bad life.   Life would be very easy if goals could be achieved only by desiring.   Half-n-half Clue   7. A little learning is a dangerous thing.   The need for something motivates us to create or get it.   People with insufficient knowledge are easily misled.   It is wise to not disturb some things and call for unnecessary trouble.   It is a waste of time to argue about something done and long-forgotten.   Half-n-half Clue