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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning V


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1.

What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

  It is chaotic for too many people to do the same job at the same time.

  If one is determined, one will find a path to success.

  Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.

  What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.

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2.

Time and tide wait for no man.

  It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.

  Foolish people talk a lot.

  It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.

  One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.

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3.

Where ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise.

  It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.

  One must adapt to one's surroundings.

  Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.

  Without risks, there are no rewards.

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4.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

  Think of your own mistakes before blaming others.

  It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.

  With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.

  If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.

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5.

Walls have ears.

  Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.

  It is chaotic for too many people to do the same job at the same time.

  Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.

  Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.

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6.

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

  One must adapt to one's surroundings.

  The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.

  We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.

  If we are eagerly waiting for something, it seems to take forever to happen.

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7.

To err is human.

  It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.

  You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.

  It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.

  It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.

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