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Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
Bad things might happen, so be prepared.
laughter is the best medicine
Saying that trying to be happy is a good way to stop worrying, derived from Proverbs 17:22
Two wrongs don't make a right
When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.
A good deed is never lost
If you do something good to someone, no matter how long after, you will somehow be repaid.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Act the way that the people around you are acting. This phrase might come in handy when you're traveling abroad notice that people do things differently than you're used to.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder.
Health is not valued till sickness comes
Better late than never
It's best to do something on time. But if you can't do it on time, at least get it done.
No sweets without sweats
You have to work hard for what you want. In order to get the sweets you have to sweat first. Nothing comes easy.
Birds of a feather flock together
People like to join with others who are similar to them
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer
If you have an enemy, pretend to be friends with them instead of openly fighting with them. That way you can watch them carefully and figure out what they're planning
Theres a black sheep in every flock
There is a scoundrel in every family. Someone whose behaviour is considered by the family to be bad, a disgrace or embarrassing.
There's no place like home A picture is worth a thousand words Pictures convey emotions and messages better than written or spoken explanations.
Your own home is the most comfortable place to be
Every cloud has a silver lining
You should never feel hopeless because difficult times always lead to better days. Difficult times are like dark clouds that pass overhead and block the sun
There's no such thing as a free lunch
Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost.
A picture is worth a thousand words
Pictures convey emotions and messages better than written or spoken explanations.
Spare the rod, spoil the child
If a parent refuses to discipline an unruly child, that child will grow accustomed to getting his own way. The saying comes from Proverbs 13:24, “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.”
No man is an island.
You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.
'child is the father of man'
Man is the product of his habits and behaviour developed in the childhood.
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.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
You can get better service if you complain about something. If you wait patiently, no one's going to help you.
If you want a thing done well, do it yourself
Fortune favors the bold
Those who bravely go after what they want are more successful than the ones who try to live safely.
"Familiarity breeds contempt."
When you're around someone for too long, you get tired of them and annoyed by them
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones
Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.