Proverb,A,B,C,D,Answer_Text,Answer_Letter
an apple a day keeps the doctor away,apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,"If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,A
there is an exception to every rule,Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,"We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.",usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable,C
there is nothing new under the sun,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.","Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,B
every day is a school day,Nothing is achieved without effort.,you learn something new every day,Don’t wait to do something. Do it now.,"No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy",you learn something new every day,B
the chickens come home to roost,It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,Slow and consistent work leads to better chance of success than quick work in spurts.,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,"You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.",a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,C
Absence makes the heart grow fonder,"In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.",Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more when you see them or it again,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,"There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.",Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more when you see them or it again,B
Actions speak louder than words.,One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,What you do is more important than what you say,There is no happiness without clouds.,Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,What you do is more important than what you say,B
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step,"Fools or inexperienced persons get involved in situations or pursue goals without much thought. In contrast, wise think through such situations or goals.",Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,"If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor","You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step","You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step",D
All good things must come to an end,"A person who says ‘yes’, even if hesitatingly, to any work given to him will soon find himself overloaded with work.",Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,You can achieve better results through persuasion than through coercion.,Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,C
A picture is worth a thousand words,It’s difficult to attract customers without a pleasant persona,An image can tell a story better than words,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,An image can tell a story better than words,B
A watched pot never boils,"Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.",Heaven is more kind to the weak.,Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,"If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.","If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.",D
Beggars can’t be choosers,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,"If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more","Being overly frugal with small expenses can lead to greater, more costly problems","If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.","If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more",B
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,It’s easier to win people to your side by persuasion and politeness than by confrontation and threats.,It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits to learn something new.,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,D
Better late than never,Manage to produce something good using poor material.,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,There is hope even in difficult situations.,It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,C
Birds of a feather flock together,"If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we
can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)","For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it",People who are similar spend time together,People who are similar spend time together,D
Cleanliness is next to godliness,"It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.","If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.",Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,"If there were no losers, there could be no winners.","It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.",A
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.","Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you",Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you",C
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.,A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal.,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it,Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it,D
Don’t judge a book by its cover,Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something worthless.,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,"A Native American proverb. It’s paramount to save the environment. We’re already seeing the adverse effect, which seem to intensify every year, of untold exploitation of nature.",Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,A
Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket,What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,"If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do","If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,B
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today,"If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.","We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.","If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.",Behave the way you encourage others to behave,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.",C
Don’t put too many irons in the fire,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,"If things were to happen by just wishing them, even the poorest will have everything they want",Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,B
"Easy come, easy go","If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,"When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well",A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,"When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well",C
Fortune favors the bold,"People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who
are do things safely all the time","The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life",People who are similar spend time together,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.","People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who
are do things safely all the time",A
God helps those who help themselves,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you",Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,C
Good things come to those who wait,"Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.",True friends are those who help in difficult times.,"If you are patient, good things can happen",People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,"If you are patient, good things can happen",C
Honesty is the best policy,"Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.",It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,Rumours are not baseless but have some truth in them.,A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,B
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",People who are similar spend time together,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",C
"If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it","If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it",A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal.,"This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.","If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously","If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it",A
"If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em",What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,"If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do","If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do",D
"If you play with fire, you’ll get burned","If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.",You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,"If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will
probably experience negative consequences","If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will
probably experience negative consequences",D
"If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself",a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,"If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again","You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step",Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,B
"Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer",People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,"If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you",Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,"If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you",C
Knowledge is power,Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.","The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life","Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong","The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life",C
Laughter is the best medicine,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,"When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.","When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation",C
"Like father, like son","Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.","If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.",It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,"Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter”","Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter”",D
No man is an island,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed","You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.","No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy","History is written by the victors, and they, naturally, glorify themselves","No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy",C
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones,"in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.",What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,C
Practice makes perfect,You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,"The more you do something, the better you will become at it",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,"The more you do something, the better you will become at it",C
The early bird gets the worm,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success","If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.",People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,"People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success",B
The enemy of my enemy is my friend,Warn many people by punishing a few,Your actions determine your results,"If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we
can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)",A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,"If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we
can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)",C
The grass is always greener on the other side,People always want what they don’t have,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,"Foul, inconsiderate words can cause more pain than a physical attack.",People always want what they don’t have,A
The pen is mightier than the sword,The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.,What you do is more important than what you say,The consequence of wrongdoings always catches up with the wrongdoer,"If you’re trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force (common in politics)","If you’re trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force (common in politics)",D
There is no place like home,"No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy",Your home is the most comfortable place in the world,Large successful operations can begin in a small way,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,Your home is the most comfortable place in the world,B
There is no such thing as a free lunch.,Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,Much may come from a small beginning.,"Great tasks take time, hard work and perseverance.","Human beings have an innate desire to be listened, but only few are good listeners. So, if you listen to someone attentively, you’ll flatter them.",Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,A
There is no time like the present,"Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.","If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.","What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",Don’t wait to do something. Do it now.,Don’t wait to do something. Do it now.,D
The squeaky wheel gets the grease,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,"If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will
probably experience negative consequences",The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,C
Time is money,A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be",A person won’t do something a second time because he/she had bad experience the first time.,"Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that","Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that",D
Two heads are better than one,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,"If you are patient, good things can happen",It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,C
Two wrongs don’t make a right,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,What you have is better than what you might get,"Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse","For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.","Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse",C
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going",Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,"Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long","When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder","When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder",D
"Where there’s smoke, there’s fire",You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,"If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor",it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,"If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor",C
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink it",Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it","This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.","If there were no losers, there could be no winners.","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it",B
A light purse makes a heavy heart,"Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.",If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,"If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy","If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy",D
A little body often harbors a great soul ,"This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it",There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,"This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",A
A little fire is quickly trodden out,"Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.",Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem","If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem",D
A man can die but once,It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.,"If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again","People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly","If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again",C
A fool and his money are soon parted.,"Human beings have an innate desire to be listened, but only few are good listeners. So, if you listen to someone attentively, you’ll flatter them.",You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,True love goes through ups and downs,Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,C
"After victory, tighten your helmet chord.",It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,"The more you do something, the better you will become at it",There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,"There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.","There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.",D
A good listener is a silent flatterer.,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,"Human beings have an innate desire to be listened, but only few are good listeners. So, if you listen to someone attentively, you’ll flatter them.","If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it","Human beings have an innate desire to be listened, but only few are good listeners. So, if you listen to someone attentively, you’ll flatter them.",B
A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion’s claw.,"People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who
are do things safely all the time","Foul, inconsiderate words can cause more pain than a physical attack.",Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,"Foul, inconsiderate words can cause more pain than a physical attack.",B
One law for the rich and another for the poor.,"Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.",Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,"The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.",It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie,"The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.",C
Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.,"If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.","Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",There could be some truth in the rumour ...,"If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.","Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",B
A rolling stone gathers no moss,"Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)","Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused",A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,Behaviour is more important than appearance.,A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,C
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed","You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step","When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,A
A barking dog seldom bites,"Human beings have an innate desire to be listened, but only few are good listeners. So, if you listen to someone attentively, you’ll flatter them.",A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,D
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise,True love goes through ups and downs,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,C
It’s no use locking the stable door after the horse has bolted,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,"A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.","If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",All people are equal when they die.,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,A
Too many cooks spoil the broth,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it","People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.",Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want,"If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well","If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well",D
All that glitters is not gold,Nothing is achieved without effort.,It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,"Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.",Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,D
Actions speak louder than words,"If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.",A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,What you do is more important than what you say,What you do is more important than what you say,D
Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,Something might be different from how they appear outwardly,A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,B
Knowledge is power,Foolish people talk a lot.,"Like hunger forces the wolf out of the wood to seek food elsewhere, necessity forces poor to take up unpleasant tasks, sometimes in violation of law","Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.","The more you know, the more powerful you can be","The more you know, the more powerful you can be",D
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,"When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,C
The early bird catches the worm,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,Make the most of favorable conditions till they last,Health is more important than money,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem",One who arrives first has the best chance for success,A
Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.,You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,People who are similar spend time together,"One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.","If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor","One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.",C
History repeats itself.,"This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,What has happened once is likely to happen again.,"A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance",What has happened once is likely to happen again.,C
A hedge between keeps friendship green.,All of us have a favorable period.,Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.,We can’t hide incompetency behind teamwork. Everyone has to justify their expense.,"If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.,B
Health is better than wealth.,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,"Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused","In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.",Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,A
He laughs best who laughs last.,Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,"Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.",People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,B
Haste makes waste.,We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad",A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.,B
"The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
","A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.",Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you",Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,B
"Half a loaf is better than no bread.
",It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,It is not a crime to be poor.,"One should be thankful for whatever one gets, considering one may otherwise get nothing.",Do things in the easiest possible way,"One should be thankful for whatever one gets, considering one may otherwise get nothing.",C
Great oaks from little acorns grow.,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,"This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities","You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.",Much may come from a small beginning.,Much may come from a small beginning.,D
Grapes are sour.,It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,"When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,"When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",C
A good name is sooner lost than won.,"There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.","A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.",Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,An image can tell a story better than words,"A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.",B
A good husband makes a good wife.,What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress,One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,C
God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",Heaven is more kind to the weak.,Behave the way you encourage others to behave,People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,Heaven is more kind to the weak.,B
A friend in need is a friend indeed.,Don’t wait to do something. Do it now.,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,True friends are those who help in difficult times.,It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,True friends are those who help in difficult times.,C
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,Spread your risks widely and wisely.,Spread your risks widely and wisely.,D
Don't put the cart before the horse.,Always do things in the right order.,A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,"When taking up a task that has no playbook to follow, we plan a lot and think a lot but don’t act. In such pursuits, you can’t foresee everything in advance and lot of assumptions will come to naught.",A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.,Always do things in the right order.,A
Don't ride the high horse.,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).",A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,One should not be arrogant.,One should not be arrogant.,D
Don't wash your dirty linen in public.,"If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.","Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse",there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,D
"East or west, home is best.",One should not be arrogant.,"Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it","in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.","Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.",B
"Easy come, easy go.",Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,"If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,D
Empty vessels make the most sound.,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,"When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation",People who are stupid are very talkative.,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,People who are stupid are very talkative.,C
Every cloud has a silver lining.,"This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities",There is hope even in difficult situations.,Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work,We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,There is hope even in difficult situations.,B
 Every cock crows on his own dunghill.,"Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.",It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,"When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.","Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.",A
Every dog has his day.,"If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.",Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,Don’t worry about problems before they actually occur,All of us have a favorable period.,All of us have a favorable period.,D
Familiarity breeds contempt.,It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,"We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.",Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.,B
Fine feathers make fine birds.,there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,"Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,Leaders are not easy to find. Retain them at whatever price it takes if you’ve them.,A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,C
Forbidden fruit is the sweetest.,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,It is better to take precautions than to regret later,"When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.","We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.","When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.",C
Forgive and forget.,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,"If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,"You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.",We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,C
Fortune favors the bold.,Your actions determine your results,Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,Warn many people by punishing a few,A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,B
Never say die.,If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,"Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.",A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,Most valuable things are often free.,"Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.",B
Ninety per cent of inspiration is perspiration.,What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,"At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.",Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work,Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work,D
No gain without pain.,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,"If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,A
No news is good news.,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,D
Nothing succeeds like success.,"If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.","Once prosperity is achieved, then it helps achieve more.",With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,"Once prosperity is achieved, then it helps achieve more.",B
"Once bitten, twice shy.",Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,C
One good turn deserves another.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,"When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation","If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.",Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,"If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.",C
One is never too old to learn.,Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.,"Whatever our age and however much we know, we can still increase our knowledge.","Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true",What you do is more important than what you say,"Whatever our age and however much we know, we can still increase our knowledge.",B
One man's meat is another man's poison.,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.","Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)","We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,D
One must draw the line somewhere.,"Unalloyed happiness is impossible, because joy and sorrow go together.",You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,D
One swallow does not make a summer.,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.,A single piece of evidence is not enough to prove anything.,A single piece of evidence is not enough to prove anything.,D
Out of sight out of mind.,"You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.",Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,D
Paddle your own canoe.,An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,D
The pen is mightier than the sword.,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,"A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.",The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.,The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.,D
Poverty is no sin.,A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,It is not a crime to be poor.,A person with some knowledge of several fields (jack of all trades) can’t be a master in any of them,"If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",It is not a crime to be poor.,B
Practise what you preach.,Money gives one power and influence,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,Our destiny depends on God's will,Fools lose money because of their foolish conduct.,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,B
Prevention is better than cure.,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,"If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it",It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,D
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.,"In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome","Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.",People are never satisfied with their own situation; they always think others have it better.,A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,D
Respect is greater from a distance.,"You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.",A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.,A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,B
Rome was not built in a day.,A friend is more tolerant than a lover/partner/spouse.,"Great tasks take time, hard work and perseverance.","If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.","People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who
are do things safely all the time","Great tasks take time, hard work and perseverance.",B
A rose with any other name would smell as sweet.,Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,D
One rotten apple spoils the rest.,"People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success",All people are equal when they die.,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something worthless.,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,C
Set a thief to catch a thief.,"If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.","What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,It’s better to be cautious than regret later,A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,C
"Speech is silver, silence is golden.",Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,Hard work brings rewards.,Our destiny depends on God's will,"At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.","At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.",D
Still waters run deep.,"If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well","At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.","A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.","Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.","A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.",C
A stitch in time saves nine.,Most valuable things are often free.,Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.,There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.,B
The strength of the chain is in the weakest link.,The most fragile point determines the quality of a structure.,Manage to produce something good using poor material.,Spread your risks widely and wisely.,"Working with others may be somewhat slow compared to solo work, but you’ll need to collaborate if you want long-term success because you can’t do everything yourself",The most fragile point determines the quality of a structure.,A
Strike while the iron is hot.,One should not be arrogant.,"If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.",Choose the most opportune time to act.,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,Choose the most opportune time to act.,C
The tailor makes the man.,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,D
Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.",Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.,Health is more important than money,"If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear",Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.,B
There are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it.,"If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.",Mind your own business and be self-reliant.,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,What you do is more important than what you say,"If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.",A
Talk of the devil and the devil appears.,A friend is more tolerant than a lover/partner/spouse.,People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,What you have is better than what you might get,This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.,This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.,D
There's many a slip between the cup and the lip.,"Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.",We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work,We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,B
There is no rose without a thorn.,"Unalloyed happiness is impossible, because joy and sorrow go together.","Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,"If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it","Unalloyed happiness is impossible, because joy and sorrow go together.",A
There is no smoke without fire.,Most valuable things are often free.,Rumours are not baseless but have some truth in them.,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,"If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",Rumours are not baseless but have some truth in them.,B
A thing of beauty is a joy forever.,All of us have a favorable period.,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life",The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,C
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,A bad parent does not raise good children,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,B
Time and tide wait for no man.,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,Don’t worry about problems before they actually occur,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,A
Time is a great healer.,It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships,Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,C
To err is human.,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,"Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.",An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.,It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,B
Touch pitch and be defiled.,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,"If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously","If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",B
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.,With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,Governments have far-reaching powers.,Hard work brings rewards.,With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,A
"United we stand, divided we fall.",Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,B
Variety is the spice of life.,Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",Governments have far-reaching powers.,"If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again",Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,A
Wake not a sleeping lion.,Choose the most opportune time to act.,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,C
Walls have ears.,"If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.","The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.",Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.,What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.,C
"Waste not, want not.","If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.","If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.",Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,Do things in the easiest possible way,"If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.",A
"Water is a boon in the desert, but the drowning man curses it.",There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,"People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who
are do things safely all the time",There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,A
Well begun is half done.,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,D
What's done cannot be undone.,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,"Said when a son is similar to his father; also, “Like mother, like daughter”",It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,D
What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.,"Like hunger forces the wolf out of the wood to seek food elsewhere, necessity forces poor to take up unpleasant tasks, sometimes in violation of law","If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.",Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.,What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,D
When in Rome do as the Romans do.,It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,One must adapt to one's surroundings.,"Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.",One must adapt to one's surroundings.,C
When one door shuts another opens.,"Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.","What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",Fear makes you do things faster than would normally seem possible.,"Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.","Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.",A
When the cat is away the mice will play.,Don’t risk everything on a single venture,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,Necessity will make you find a solution.,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,C
Where ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise.,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,"Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful to them",It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,D
Where there's a will there's a way.,a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,"If one is determined, one will find a path to success.","Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement","If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",C
The wish is father to the thought.,"For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.",There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.,"If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.",It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.,C
You cannot have your cake and eat it.,"Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.",Nothing great lasts forever,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,D
"You can take a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.",It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you","We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,D
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty",People often believe that a person is like his friends,"If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.",You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,A
Beauty is but skin deep.,Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it","If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more",Behave the way you encourage others to behave,Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.,A
Every ass likes to hear himself bray.,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.","Being overly frugal with small expenses can lead to greater, more costly problems",Foolish people talk a lot.,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,Foolish people talk a lot.,C
"Nothing venture, nothing gain.","Without risks, there are no rewards.","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it",Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,"Without risks, there are no rewards.",A
In Unity There Is Strength,"If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.",Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,"If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.",We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,We can accomplish more as a group than we can by ourselves,D
It Takes Two to Tango,Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all,Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,"Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful to them",it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,C
A Man Is Known by the Company He Keeps,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,People often believe that a person is like his friends,Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,People often believe that a person is like his friends,B
You can’t always get what you want,Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,"If you’re trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force (common in politics)",There is no happiness without clouds.,Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want,A
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink it","If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.",Nothing is achieved without effort.,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it",D
A closed mouth catches no flies,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be",Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,D
The darkest hour has only sixty minutes,"In the past, Newcastle was known for its coal mines. Coal was mined here and taken to other parts of England. So, if you carry coal to Newcastle, you’re doing unnecessary work.","Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness",Certainty of having something in hand is better than mere probability of having even more things.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,"Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness",B
A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor,"Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,"Once something is done, it’s irreversible",People who have some shortcomings shouldn’t criticize others for having the same shortcomings.,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,B
You can’t unscramble eggs,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,"Once something is done, it’s irreversible","You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it","Once something is done, it’s irreversible",C
Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it,Don’t worry about problems before they actually occur,"If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.","It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.",Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,Don’t worry about problems before they actually occur,A
"Penny wise, pound foolish","Being overly frugal with small expenses can lead to greater, more costly problems",Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,What may seem to be junk to one person maybe valuable to another.,"Being overly frugal with small expenses can lead to greater, more costly problems",A
The early worm gets eaten,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty",It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome",Spread your risks widely and wisely.,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty",A
All good things come to an end,Nothing great lasts forever,"Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.",A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,Nothing great lasts forever,A
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush,"When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times","Once something is done, it’s irreversible",What you have is better than what you might get,"There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.",What you have is better than what you might get,C
An idle brain is the devil’s workshop,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?,With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,D
Better safe than sorry,It is better to take precautions than to regret later,If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.",It is better to take precautions than to regret later,A
Appearances can be deceptive,Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time,Something might be different from how they appear outwardly,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,"If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you",Something might be different from how they appear outwardly,B
"As you sow, so you shall reap","The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",Your actions determine your results,Nothing is achieved without effort.,"in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.",Your actions determine your results,B
The grass is always greener on the other side,"Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true",People of the same background have the same behaviour.,Governments have far-reaching powers.,"If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.","Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true",A
Blood is thicker than water,You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,Certainty of having something in hand is better than mere probability of having even more things.,Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships,People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,Family relationships are always stronger than other relationships,C
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket,What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,"A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.",Don’t risk everything on a single venture,Don’t risk everything on a single venture,D
Enjoy it while it lasts,Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,It’s difficult to attract customers without a pleasant persona,Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,Make the best of a moment since it won’t last forever,C
It’s no use crying over spilt milk,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome","If you have a difficult problem to solve or an important decision to make, a good night’s sleep will work wonders",You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,D
Every dog has its day,Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,"Protesting against a government or a large organization is unlike protesting against individuals. An organization can use its deep pockets and power to take you on for decades together, and it wouldn’t bother anyone in that organization because individuals there don’t suffer financially or otherwise. In contrast, the protesters suffer individually. That’s why it’s not easy for individuals to slug it out against organizations and governments.",everyone attains success at some point in their lives,C
Each bird loves to hear himself sing,You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work,people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,people often enjoy hearing themselves talk or express their own views,D
"You can lead a horse to the water, but you can’t make him drink it","You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.",Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,"Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.","You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.",A
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush,Certainty of having something in hand is better than mere probability of having even more things.,You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.,Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,"When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder",Certainty of having something in hand is better than mere probability of having even more things.,A
A bad workman always blames his tools,Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.,"If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor",Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,D
Absence makes heart grow fonder,"We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",Without rain the harvest will be poor.,"When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times","A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance","When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",C
A cat has nine lives,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,"Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.",Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,A
A diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect,"Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.",Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.","A rare, precious opportunity that comes with some problems is better than a regular opportunity that seems to be perfect","A rare, precious opportunity that comes with some problems is better than a regular opportunity that seems to be perfect",D
A drowning man will clutch a straw,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,Necessity will make you find a solution.,"Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.","When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.","When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",D
A happy heart is better than a full purse,"The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.",What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,"If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.",People should not be judged by their appearance,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,B
A jack of all trades is master of none,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,"If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.",Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,A person with some knowledge of several fields (jack of all trades) can’t be a master in any of them,A person with some knowledge of several fields (jack of all trades) can’t be a master in any of them,D
A lean agreement is better than a fat lawsuit,Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?,You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,"In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome","Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies","In disputes, it’s better to compromise and get only part of the potential outcome than to contest an expensive lawsuit for years, with no guarantee on the outcome",C
A leopard doesn’t change its spots,It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,"Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.","This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.","People can’t change their innate character, especially bad","People can’t change their innate character, especially bad",D
All is fair in love and war,It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously",One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,C
All is well that ends well,"Protesting against a government or a large organization is unlike protesting against individuals. An organization can use its deep pockets and power to take you on for decades together, and it wouldn’t bother anyone in that organization because individuals there don’t suffer financially or otherwise. In contrast, the protesters suffer individually. That’s why it’s not easy for individuals to slug it out against organizations and governments.","A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance","As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.",Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,"As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.",C
All lay loads on a willing horse,A person's manners reveal their origins.,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,One should not be arrogant.,"A person who says ‘yes’, even if hesitatingly, to any work given to him will soon find himself overloaded with work.","A person who says ‘yes’, even if hesitatingly, to any work given to him will soon find himself overloaded with work.",D
"Among the blind, one-eyed man is king",An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,A
An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,You can achieve better results through persuasion than through coercion.,If you have money you can make more money.,This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,D
An empty vessel makes much noise,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,"Once something is done, it’s irreversible",It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,A
An hour in the morning is worth two in the evening,"If you are patient, good things can happen","People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.","If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take
whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more",There could be some truth in the rumour ...,"People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.",B
An idle brain is devil’s workshop,People often believe that a person is like his friends,People are never satisfied with their own situation; they always think others have it better.,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",C
An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure,A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,"If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.","There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.","Once prosperity is achieved, then it helps achieve more.",A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,A
"A ship in the harbor is safe, but that’s not what a ship is for",Get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential,It is not a crime to be poor.,"Fools or inexperienced persons get involved in situations or pursue goals without much thought. In contrast, wise think through such situations or goals.",One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,Get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential,A
Ask no questions and hear no lies,Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work,"In the past, Newcastle was known for its coal mines. Coal was mined here and taken to other parts of England. So, if you carry coal to Newcastle, you’re doing unnecessary work.","Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,"Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",C
A thing begun is half done,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,"If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.",Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,B
A tree is known by its fruit,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,"Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,"If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you","Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",B
Barking dogs seldom bite,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,People who appear threatening rarely do harm,"If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do",Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,People who appear threatening rarely do harm,B
Beauty is in the eye of beholder,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad",What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,B
Beauty is only skin deep,A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.","A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance","A person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/her physical appearance",D
Begin to weave and God will give the thread,"When taking up a task that has no playbook to follow, we plan a lot and think a lot but don’t act. In such pursuits, you can’t foresee everything in advance and lot of assumptions will come to naught.","No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy","Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.",Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,"When taking up a task that has no playbook to follow, we plan a lot and think a lot but don’t act. In such pursuits, you can’t foresee everything in advance and lot of assumptions will come to naught.",A
"Be slow in choosing, but slower in changing","Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.",If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,"Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long",An image can tell a story better than words,"Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long",C
Best things in life are free,Most valuable things are often free.,Behave the way you encourage others to behave,What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,What you have is better than what you might get,Most valuable things are often free.,A
Better to be poor and healthy than rich and sick,Always do things in the right order.,"When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",Health is more important than money,"Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.",Health is more important than money,C
Clothes do not make a man,People often believe that a person is like his friends,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,"Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,B
Cowards die many times before their death,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable,Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,A
Cross the stream where it is shallowest,Do things in the easiest possible way,"A person can be moulded when young but not when he has grown up. So, one should inculcate good values in children while they’re still young.",An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,Do things in the easiest possible way,A
Curiosity killed the cat,"You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.","Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.",Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,C
"Curses, like chickens, come home to roost",Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,"We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",The consequence of wrongdoings always catches up with the wrongdoer,The consequence of wrongdoings always catches up with the wrongdoer,D
Different strokes for different folks,Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,"Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful to them","Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.","We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.","Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful to them",B
Discretion is the better part of valor,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.",Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,B
Do as you would be done by,Treat others like the way you would like to be treated.,You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,Treat others like the way you would like to be treated.,A
Doctors make the worst patients,"If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we
can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)",Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it,Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.,It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,D
Don’t carry coals to Newcastle,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you",A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,"In the past, Newcastle was known for its coal mines. Coal was mined here and taken to other parts of England. So, if you carry coal to Newcastle, you’re doing unnecessary work.",Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,"In the past, Newcastle was known for its coal mines. Coal was mined here and taken to other parts of England. So, if you carry coal to Newcastle, you’re doing unnecessary work.",C
Don’t cast pearls before swine,Nothing great lasts forever,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you",Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,Our destiny depends on God's will,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,C
Don’t cross the bridge till you come to it,"Unalloyed happiness is impossible, because joy and sorrow go together.",Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,B
Don’t empty the water jar until the rain falls,"Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,The strength of a group depends on each individual member.,"Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",A
Don’t kill the goose that lays golden eggs,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,"If you kill a goose that lays golden eggs, you destroy something that makes lot of money for you.",If you have money you can make more money.,"Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.","If you kill a goose that lays golden eggs, you destroy something that makes lot of money for you.",B
Don’t open a shop unless you know how to smile,"When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",It’s difficult to attract customers without a pleasant persona,A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,It’s difficult to attract customers without a pleasant persona,B
Don’t think there are no crocodiles because the water is calm,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,"There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.",Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,B
Don’t throw the baby with the bathwater,Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something worthless.,"If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you","People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who
are do things safely all the time",Your actions determine your results,Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something worthless.,A
Eagles don’t catch flies,"Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they",Deal with a situation when it happens and not unnecessarily worry about it in advance.,If there is no information then one can assume all is fine.,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,"Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they",A
Empty bags can’t stand upright,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,Cat can survive seemingly fatal events,A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,C
Every horse thinks its own pack is heaviest,Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,C
Every tub must stand on its own bottom,We can’t hide incompetency behind teamwork. Everyone has to justify their expense.,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,"When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well","Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.",We can’t hide incompetency behind teamwork. Everyone has to justify their expense.,A
Fall seven times; stand up eight.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,"If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,C
Faults are thick where love is thin,"Other people always seem to be in a better situation, although it might not be true",A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,"If the love is shallow, people will find faults in each other.",A bad parent does not raise good children,"If the love is shallow, people will find faults in each other.",C
"Flattery, like perfume, should be smelled but not swallowed","If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with",Overconfidence can doom even the competent,Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,"Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.","Enjoy the flattery you receive, but don’t believe it because people often flatter to meet their own selfish interests.",D
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread,"If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",Heaven is more kind to the weak.,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,"Fools or inexperienced persons get involved in situations or pursue goals without much thought. In contrast, wise think through such situations or goals.","Fools or inexperienced persons get involved in situations or pursue goals without much thought. In contrast, wise think through such situations or goals.",D
Fortune favors the brave,Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,People who are stupid are very talkative.,Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,"If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you","If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is more likely to favor you",D
"For want of a nail the shoe is lost, for want of a shoe the horse is lost, for want of a horse the rider is lost","When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times","in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.",An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.,People who are similar spend time together,"in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.",B
Get out while the going (getting) is good,"When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work
harder",Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,"If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is difficult.",A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,Get out of a situation while it’s still easy to leave on good terms,B
Good bargains empty the purse,Certainty of having something in hand is better than mere probability of having even more things.,"Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused","If something is already working well, don’t try to change it or improve it",What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.,"Good bargains can be tempting and entice people into buying more than required, most of which can even go unused",B
Good swimmers are often drowned,Behave the way you encourage others to behave,New governments have their own agendas.,Overconfidence can doom even the competent,We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.,Overconfidence can doom even the competent,C
Good wine needs no bush,A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,"If one is determined, one will find a path to success.","If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.",A good product doesn’t need promotion; it spreads through word of mouth,A
Grief divided is made lighter,"You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step",It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie,"in insignificant nail resulted in the loss of the rider. Small things can have huge implications. So, don’t ignore nuances and minute details. They’re the ones that stand people out.","If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear","If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear",D
Half a loaf is better than none,"When you’re in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through
that situation",Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,"The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.",We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,D
Home is where the heart is,Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,"Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.","Don’t you feel relieved on reaching home after you’ve been away for few days? No matter where you visit, you’ll long to return to your home and family.",D
"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst",Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.,It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all,It’s difficult to advice a person on a matter in which he is an expert.,"Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong","Be optimistic, but be prepared for a scenario where things can go wrong",D
"If wishes were horses, beggars would ride","You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.","If things were to happen by just wishing them, even the poorest will have everything they want",All people are equal when they die.,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.","If things were to happen by just wishing them, even the poorest will have everything they want",B
"If you are patient in a moment of anger, you will escape hundred days of sorrow",Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.","Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.","The more you know, the more powerful you can be",Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,A
" If you buy cheaply, you pay dearly",Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.,there is nothing truly novel in existence; every new idea has some sort of precedent or echo from the past,Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,A
"If you can’t beat them, join them",It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.",What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.,"If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.",B
"If you want peace, prepare for war","When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.",Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,"If you utilize the peace time to get better at war, your adversaries will hesitate in waging a war on you, and hence the time of peace will stretch.",C
"If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together","Working with others may be somewhat slow compared to solo work, but you’ll need to collaborate if you want long-term success because you can’t do everything yourself","If there were no losers, there could be no winners.",One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,"Working with others may be somewhat slow compared to solo work, but you’ll need to collaborate if you want long-term success because you can’t do everything yourself",A
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life,Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?,B
It’s better to be safe than sorry,Health is more important than money,The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,It’s better to be cautious than regret later,It’s better to be cautious than regret later,D
It’s better to lose the battle and win the war,Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,"At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.",It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie,C
"It is easy to find a thousand soldiers, but hard to find a good general",It’s easier to win people to your side by persuasion and politeness than by confrontation and threats.,Choose the most opportune time to act.,Leaders are not easy to find. Retain them at whatever price it takes if you’ve them.,"When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",Leaders are not easy to find. Retain them at whatever price it takes if you’ve them.,C
It’s never too late to mend,Much may come from a small beginning.,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between,C
"It is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it",People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,A person can look impressive in smart clothes.,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.",Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,A
It takes a village to raise a child,It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,"When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,A
It takes two to make a quarrel,"Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.",Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,What works positively for one person may be harmful to another.,A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,"Without involvement of at least two persons, a quarrel won’t happen. So, if one of the two persons decide, a quarrel won’t happen.",A
Justice delayed is justice denied,What is “beautiful” is different for each person,"In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.",People of the same background have the same behaviour.,"People can’t change their innate character, especially bad","In many countries, wheels of justice move so slow that sometimes it takes decades to pronounce a judgment. This causes suffering in terms of time and money wasted and the long wait for justice.",B
Kind words will unlock an iron door,Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,People who are similar spend time together,"If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.","If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.",D
Kings have long arms,A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,Governments have far-reaching powers.,What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.,Governments have far-reaching powers.,C
Learn to walk before you run,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,"What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,B
"Least said, soonest mended","A person can be moulded when young but not when he has grown up. So, one should inculcate good values in children while they’re still young.",The consequence of wrongdoings always catches up with the wrongdoer,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,"When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.","When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",D
Lend your money and lose your friend.,"Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.",Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",Warn many people by punishing a few,"Lending money to a friend can lead to souring of friendship. If you ask to repay, he may feel offended, and if he fails to repay, you’ll be offended.",A
Let sleeping dogs lie,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you","We all want peace and happiness in life, and there are multiple ways of achieving this goal. However, many get so tunnel-focused that they fail to see paths other than their current job, which may ironically be hurting their pursuit of happiness. So, once in a while, take a step back and reflect.",Fear makes you do things faster than would normally seem possible.,Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,D
Lightning never strikes twice in the same place,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.,We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.,B
"Like people, like priest","Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.",What you do is more important than what you say,Fools and persons with shallow knowledge often talk a lot.,It is not a crime to be poor.,"Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.",A
"Long absent, soon forgotten",Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty",Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something worthless.,"If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.","If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.",D
 Look before you leap,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.","If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.","Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to
make money in some way, you should do that","Once something is done, it’s irreversible","Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.",A
"Love me, love my dog","If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.",Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,Most valuable things are often free.,"You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step","If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.",A
Make hay while the sun shines,What has happened once is likely to happen again.,"What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,Make the most of favorable conditions till they last,Make the most of favorable conditions till they last,D
"Make yourself all honey and the flies will devour you
",It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,"If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.","Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness",Behave the way you encourage others to behave,"If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.",B
Money doesn’t grow on trees,It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie,Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen,Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,B
Money talks,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously","Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)",Money gives one power and influence,There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,Money gives one power and influence,C
More die of food than famine,Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,D
Murder will out,"A twist on the early bird proverb, emphasizing the risks of being too hasty","If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again",Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all,"If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.",Secrets rarely remain secret. They’ll eventually come out and be known to all,C
Necessity is the mother of invention,What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,People who appear threatening rarely do harm,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,C
"Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
",It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,usually said in a situation when the rule is incorrect and unusable,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,B
Never test the depth of water with both feet,"Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.",a person's past wrongdoings will return to negatively affect them,"If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.",Even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.,"If you’re testing the depth of water with both feet down, you risk being drowned if the water turns out to be deep. But if you test with one foot, you can pull away. The proverb means that before going whole hog into something unknown, assess the risk well.",C
Night brings counsel,A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,"If you have a difficult problem to solve or an important decision to make, a good night’s sleep will work wonders",A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday.,"If you have a difficult problem to solve or an important decision to make, a good night’s sleep will work wonders",C
Oaks may fall when reeds stand the storm,Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,Those who are flexible and relatively insignificant can survive a crisis that brings down powerful who are unable or unwilling to adapt,C
Once bitten twice shy,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,A person won’t do something a second time because he/she had bad experience the first time.,"Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",A person won’t do something a second time because he/she had bad experience the first time.,C
One man’s junk is another man’s treasure,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem","If you get married too quickly, you may spend your whole life regretting it.",What may seem to be junk to one person maybe valuable to another.,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life",What may seem to be junk to one person maybe valuable to another.,C
Pen is mightier than sword,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,"Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.",It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,A
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones at others.,Don’t risk everything on a single venture,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.",You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.,People who have some shortcomings shouldn’t criticize others for having the same shortcomings.,People who have some shortcomings shouldn’t criticize others for having the same shortcomings.,D
Persuasion is better than force,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,"Working with others may be somewhat slow compared to solo work, but you’ll need to collaborate if you want long-term success because you can’t do everything yourself",You can achieve better results through persuasion than through coercion.,You can achieve better results through persuasion than through coercion.,D
Politeness costs little but yields much.,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,"Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.",Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,everyone attains success at some point in their lives,"Speaking politely costs no more than speaking rudely, but it can yield much more by making friends.",B
Practice what you preach,Evil thoughts come to us easily when we are idle,Behave the way you encourage others to behave,"If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.","Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they",Behave the way you encourage others to behave,B
Rich man’s joke is always funny,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,B
Shrouds have no pockets,"If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.","We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,"We all want peace and happiness in life, and there are multiple ways of achieving this goal. However, many get so tunnel-focused that they fail to see paths other than their current job, which may ironically be hurting their pursuit of happiness. So, once in a while, take a step back and reflect.","We arrived in this world without anything, and we’ll leave without anything.",B
Silence is half consent,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,"If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.",It's better to have a brain than muscles.,Something cheap will be of suspect quality and will trouble you later in the form of higher maintenance and/or poor performance.,"If you don’t object to what someone says or does, you may be assumed to agree to some extent.",B
Slow and steady wins the race,Slow and consistent work leads to better chance of success than quick work in spurts.,Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,Words of flattery may not be sincere. But action (imitation) is sincere. Who wouldn’t be flattered if someone imitates them in some way?,Overconfidence can doom even the competent,Slow and consistent work leads to better chance of success than quick work in spurts.,A
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.,"You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to
accept it or follow it","No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.","You can advise someone or show them how to do something, but you can’t force them to accept or mak them do it.","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.",C
Still water runs deep,"If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,"Protesting against a government or a large organization is unlike protesting against individuals. An organization can use its deep pockets and power to take you on for decades together, and it wouldn’t bother anyone in that organization because individuals there don’t suffer financially or otherwise. In contrast, the protesters suffer individually. That’s why it’s not easy for individuals to slug it out against organizations and governments.",This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,"If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",A
The course of true love never did run smooth,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,Leaders are not easy to find. Retain them at whatever price it takes if you’ve them.,True love goes through ups and downs,Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,True love goes through ups and downs,C
The family that (eats) prays together stays together.,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,"In the past, Newcastle was known for its coal mines. Coal was mined here and taken to other parts of England. So, if you carry coal to Newcastle, you’re doing unnecessary work.",What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.,Don’t delay doing something if you can do it immediately,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,A
The grass is greener on the other side of fence,Nothing great lasts forever,"When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well","If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.",People are never satisfied with their own situation; they always think others have it better.,People are never satisfied with their own situation; they always think others have it better.,D
"The harder you work, the luckier you get","The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.","This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.",Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,All food tastes good when you are hungry.,"The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",A
The higher the monkey climbs the more he shows his tail.,A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem","The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",One who treats others well will be treated well in return.,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",C
The highest branch is not the safest roost,Health is more important than money,"Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.","Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",B
The longest way around is the shortest way home,Money gives one power and influence,One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.,"If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.","If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.","If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.",C
The nail that sticks out gets hammered down,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.","If death comes now, you will not
have to experience it again","Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.",It is preferable to have something sure now than the possibility of something better later.,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.",A
The only free cheese is in the mousetrap,Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",Anybody or anything no longer seen is soon forgotten.,"There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.","There rarely are completely free offers; they come attached with hooks. So, beware of such offers.",D
The proof of pudding is in eating,"You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.","People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.",Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,Nothing is achieved without effort.,"You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.",A
"There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but the view is always the same","We all want peace and happiness in life, and there are multiple ways of achieving this goal. However, many get so tunnel-focused that they fail to see paths other than their current job, which may ironically be hurting their pursuit of happiness. So, once in a while, take a step back and reflect.","Quality of people is a good indicator of the quality of their leader. We expect our bureaucracy, politicians, and other leaders to be impeccable. But they don’t descend from heavens. They come from the very people they represent, and hence their quality will be reflective of the quality of people.",People who are stupid are very talkative.,"If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just
have to give it time.","We all want peace and happiness in life, and there are multiple ways of achieving this goal. However, many get so tunnel-focused that they fail to see paths other than their current job, which may ironically be hurting their pursuit of happiness. So, once in a while, take a step back and reflect.",A
There are more ways than one to skin a cat,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,All people are equal when they die.,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,A
There is truth in wine,Actions and decisions taken in moments of anger aren’t the best. They can bring great misery. Wait for your anger to pass and then act or decide,"Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.","People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly",Don’t talk about a bad situation people have forgotten and that could unnecessarily create problem in the present,"People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly",C
The road to hell is paved with good intentions,"If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.","Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",Good intention doesn’t not matter if a person’s actions lead to bad outcomes.,C
"The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a man six feet tall.",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.,Success comes to those who have the courage to try.,"We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.","We should avoid foul, inconsiderate language because it can leave lasting scars and dent relationships forever.",D
"To know the road ahead, ask those coming back","If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you","Many take up a job or project they later hate, wasting precious years. This can be avoided if you ask few who’ve undertaken the same job or project about their experience.",People who are similar spend time together,It is better to take precautions than to regret later,"Many take up a job or project they later hate, wasting precious years. This can be avoided if you ask few who’ve undertaken the same job or project about their experience.",B
What can you expect from a pig but a grunt?,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,"If you’re trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force (common in politics)",What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,"If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",What can you expect from a bad character but foul and rough language?,C
"When a twig grows hard, it is difficult to twist it","A person can be moulded when young but not when he has grown up. So, one should inculcate good values in children while they’re still young.",It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,"People when drunk speak truth, often unwittingly",We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,"A person can be moulded when young but not when he has grown up. So, one should inculcate good values in children while they’re still young.",A
"Where there’s will, there’s way","If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is difficult.","Working with others may be somewhat slow compared to solo work, but you’ll need to collaborate if you want long-term success because you can’t do everything yourself","Different people have different needs and wants, and we should be respectful to them","The law is same for both, but the rich, through their abundant resources, can get favourable decisions by influencing decision makers, hiring the best lawyers, and delaying the case if it suits them, among several measures at their command.","If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is difficult.",A
"While the cat is away, the mice will play",People shouldn’t be subjected to discomfort beyond tolerance,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,True friends are those who help in difficult times.,"Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.","Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.",D
Why buy a cow when milk is so cheap?,What has happened once is likely to happen again.,"If you are patient, good things can happen",Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,"At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.",Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,C
Why keep a dog and bark yourself?,One must behave in the same way as one advises others to behave.,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,"Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.","A rare, precious opportunity that comes with some problems is better than a regular opportunity that seems to be perfect","Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.",C
"Words must be weighed, not counted","The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life",Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,"Even in difficult times, there’s hope and a limited duration of darkness",What has happened once is likely to happen again.,Word count doesn’t matter. What matters is how effective they’re.,B
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar,"If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a
rumor",It’s easier to win people to your side by persuasion and politeness than by confrontation and threats.,Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,It’s easier to win people to your side by persuasion and politeness than by confrontation and threats.,B
"You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink","You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.","If you want to achieve the desired quality, work diligently and carefully and not cut corners.",You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.","You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.",A
You can’t have your cake and eat it too,Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something worthless.,"No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be
healthy",We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously","If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously",D
You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.,"A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.",It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,"Without risks, there are no rewards.",One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.,It is hard to achieve something important without causing unpleasant effects,B
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream,"If you share your grief, it’ll get easier to bear",People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits to learn something new.,Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.,People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits to learn something new.,C
You do not fatten a pig by weighing it,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,"This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.","This proverb is quoted by opponents of too much testing. Weighing a pig won’t fatten it. Altering its diet would. Similarly, testing kids in school multiple times won’t improve their performance in a particular subject. What’s required is an elaborate system to work on students’ weak areas.",D
"You show me the man, and I’ll show you the rule",There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,"If there were no losers, there could be no winners.","When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well",Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,D
Hunger drives the wolf out of the wood,"Like hunger forces the wolf out of the wood to seek food elsewhere, necessity forces poor to take up unpleasant tasks, sometimes in violation of law",The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,What you do is more important than what you say,"Like hunger forces the wolf out of the wood to seek food elsewhere, necessity forces poor to take up unpleasant tasks, sometimes in violation of law",A
A house divided cannot stand,you learn something new every day,"Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",Hard work brings rewards.,"Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.","Prosperity and success come when a country, society, institution, or family stand united on issues and work together.",D
"Until the lions produce their own historian, the story of the hunt will glorify only the hunter","History is written by the victors, and they, naturally, glorify themselves",You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.,Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.,The strength of a group depends on each individual member.,"History is written by the victors, and they, naturally, glorify themselves",A
The fish always stinks from the head downwards,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,"If the results promised are not produced, there will be no payment.",A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.,"A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.","A dead fish starts rotting from head downwards. Similarly, in any organization or country, the rot sets in from the top. If the leadership is defunct, corrupt, and self-centred, implications will soon spread to the entire organization.",D
"If every man would sweep his own doorsteps, the city would soon be clean","For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.",It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more,People who appear threatening rarely do harm,It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.,"For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.",A
Corporations have neither bodies to be punished nor souls to be damned,"Protesting against a government or a large organization is unlike protesting against individuals. An organization can use its deep pockets and power to take you on for decades together, and it wouldn’t bother anyone in that organization because individuals there don’t suffer financially or otherwise. In contrast, the protesters suffer individually. That’s why it’s not easy for individuals to slug it out against organizations and governments.",Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,"If things were to happen by just wishing them, even the poorest will have everything they want",The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,"Protesting against a government or a large organization is unlike protesting against individuals. An organization can use its deep pockets and power to take you on for decades together, and it wouldn’t bother anyone in that organization because individuals there don’t suffer financially or otherwise. In contrast, the protesters suffer individually. That’s why it’s not easy for individuals to slug it out against organizations and governments.",A
"When the last tree is cut down, the last fish eaten, and the last stream poisoned, you will realize that you cannot eat money",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,"A Native American proverb. It’s paramount to save the environment. We’re already seeing the adverse effect, which seem to intensify every year, of untold exploitation of nature.","The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,"A Native American proverb. It’s paramount to save the environment. We’re already seeing the adverse effect, which seem to intensify every year, of untold exploitation of nature.",B
"New lords, new laws","If you start something, it is better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.",If you have money you can make more money.,New governments have their own agendas.,The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.,New governments have their own agendas.,C
A penny saved is a penny earned,It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,The most fragile point determines the quality of a structure.,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,It’s just as important to save money as it is to earn it.,A
A bad excuse is better than none,With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,"If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.","Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.","If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously","Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.",C
A bad penny always turns up,"Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.",You shouldn’t be upset over something that has already happened,Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,D
A bad tree does not yield good apples,A bad parent does not raise good children,"If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they
ever try to betray you","Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.","People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of
success",A bad parent does not raise good children,A
A bad workman blames his tools.,"A person who says ‘yes’, even if hesitatingly, to any work given to him will soon find himself overloaded with work.",This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.,"If one is determined, one will find a path to success.",Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill,Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill,D
A bird in hand is worth two in a bush,True love goes through ups and downs,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,B
A black plum is as sweet as a white,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,"You can only judge the quality of something after you have tried, used, or experienced it.",People should not be judged by their appearance,There is no happiness without clouds.,People should not be judged by their appearance,C
A book holds a house of gold,it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,"Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",There is a wealth of knowledge in books.,B
A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound.,Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it,Health is more important than money,It takes an entire community to raise children in safe and nourishing environment,Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.,D
A burden of one's own choice is not felt.,it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.,"Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.",New governments have their own agendas.,Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.,B
A burnt child dreads the fire.,Don’t risk everything on a single venture,A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,"Whatever our age and however much we know, we can still increase our knowledge.",A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.,B
A calm sea does not make a skilled sailor,A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.,More people die because of excess indulgence in food and eating unhealthy than because of shortage of food.,Treat others like the way you would like to be treated.,"Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.",A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.,A
A chain is no stronger than its weakest link,"When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,One must adapt to one's surroundings.,The strength of a group depends on each individual member.,The strength of a group depends on each individual member.,D
A change is as good as a rest,A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday.,Always do things in the right order.,"If you do not have enough money,
you will worry and be unhappy","You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.",A change in routine is often as refreshing as a break or a holiday.,A
A constant guest is never welcome.,"If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you",It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,"A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.","If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you",A
A danger foreseen is half avoided,"If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with",With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.,It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between,Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it,"If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with",A
A day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy.,Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.,Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,D
A drop of ink may make a million think.,"Choose things or people after diligence, but once you choose, stick for long","Once something is done, it’s irreversible",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,"Without supervision, people will do as they please, especially in disregarding or breaking rules.",A thought expressed in writing (perhaps published in a newspaper) can influence a large number of people.,C
A fault confessed is half redressed,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,Misfortune does not occur twice in the same way to the same person.,Admitting one's mistake or fault is the first step towards making amends.,"If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.",Admitting one's mistake or fault is the first step towards making amends.,C
A flower blooms more than once,Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,"If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",It is wise to be careful and not show unnecessary bravery,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you","If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",B
Bad beginnings lead to bad results,If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,Heaven is more kind to the weak.,A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,Times goes by very quickly when you are happy and very slowly when you are sad.,If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,A
Bad news travels fast.,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).","If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.","If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.",New governments have their own agendas.,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).",A
"Be slow to promise, quick to fulfil",People can learn from their failures and be successful later on.,"Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.","When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.",Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.,"Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.",B
Better brain than brawn,It's better to have a brain than muscles.,"Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.","Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.","People are generally more productive in the morning: first, they’re fresh after night’s sleep; second, there are fewer distractions in the morning.",It's better to have a brain than muscles.,A
Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow,"Be reliable: think carefully before making a promise, then keep it.",It is preferable to have something sure now than the possibility of something better later.,It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",It is preferable to have something sure now than the possibility of something better later.,B
Care is no cure,People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.,A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.,Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,D
Charity begins at home,"A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.",A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.,A person's first duty is to help and care for his own family.,B
Children and fools tell the truth,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,"You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.","Don’t ask questions which people can’t or don’t want to answer. If you ask such questions, you’ll hear only lies",Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,Neither children nor fools know that it is sometimes advantageous to lie.,D
"Clear moon, frost soon","If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.",Behaviour is more important than appearance.,"You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.",Much may come from a small beginning.,"If the atmosphere is clear, frost may form.",A
Clothes don't make the man,It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.,Appearances can be deceiving.,"For community work, everyone should take responsibility and contribute whatever little they can. Small contributions by many can accomplish mammoth tasks such as cleaning an entire city.",Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,Appearances can be deceiving.,B
Courtesy is contagious,"If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.",Nothing great lasts forever,Spend money carefully because it’s limited. You can’t grow it on trees and replenish.,"Sometimes, you have employees for specific job, but someone else ends up doing that job. That’s a waste.","If you are polite to other people, they will be polite to you.",A
No cure no pay,Thinking and writing have more influence on people and events than use of force.,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,"If you talk politely, people are more amenable to your suggestions and ask.","If the results promised are not produced, there will be no payment.","If the results promised are not produced, there will be no payment.",D
Dead men tell no lies,A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal.,Heaven is more kind to the weak.,"When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.","Eagles catch bigger prey than flies, don’t they? Don’t take trivial matters to senior leaders in your organization. You have to resolve them, not they",A dead person cannot cause difficulties by revealing something that it would be preferable to conceal.,A
Death is the great leveller,"If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief",All people are equal when they die.,It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.,You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own,All people are equal when they die.,B
Diamonds cut diamonds,One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,"A Native American proverb. It’s paramount to save the environment. We’re already seeing the adverse effect, which seem to intensify every year, of untold exploitation of nature.",Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,B
Diligence is the mother of good fortune.,Hard work brings rewards.,"The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your
life","The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",Overconfidence can doom even the competent,Hard work brings rewards.,A
Don't bark if you can't bite,"If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with",This proverb exemplifies importance of leadership. A strong army (lions) led by a weak leader (sheep) can lose to a weak army (sheep) led by a strong leader (lion).,Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,"If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we
can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)",Don't complain if you can't enforce your point of view.,C
Dogs of the same street bark alike.,People of the same background have the same behaviour.,"When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to come out of it.",Manage to produce something good using poor material.,"Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.",People of the same background have the same behaviour.,A
Easier said than done.,"Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for
you",New governments have their own agendas.,Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,"What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.","What is suggested sounds easy, but it is more difficult to actually do it.",D
Elbow grease is the best polish,"Those in the highest positions can be vulnerable as many aspire to replace them. Second, if the person is replaced, it’s not easy to find a similar position because of paucity of roles at the top.",Hard work produces the best results.,It is not a crime to be poor.,It’s fine to lose small things if it helps you win the big pie,Hard work produces the best results.,B
Empty vessels make the most noise,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem",The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.,"If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do",People who are stupid are very talkative.,The least intelligent people are often the most talkative or noisy.,B
Enough is as good as a feast.,"Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.",Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.,Learn basic skills first before venturing into complex things,A moderate amount is sufficient.,A moderate amount is sufficient.,D
Even a worm will turn.,Even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.,Sometimes it’s better to keep quiet,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits to learn something new.,Even someone who never complains will react to an intolerable situation.,A
Every man has his price,Health is more important than money,It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.,You can achieve better results through persuasion than through coercion.,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,Everyone's loyalty can be bought for a price.,D
Failure teaches success,Choose the most opportune time to act.,"Fools or inexperienced persons get involved in situations or pursue goals without much thought. In contrast, wise think through such situations or goals.",People can learn from their failures and be successful later on.,An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.,People can learn from their failures and be successful later on.,C
Fear lends wings,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).",Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,We should thank for what we get even though it’s less than what we had hoped for,Fear makes you do things faster than would normally seem possible.,Fear makes you do things faster than would normally seem possible.,D
Forbidden fruit is sweet,"Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.",What you cannot have is what is always the most desirable.,A person can appear attractive in good clothes.,"If you deal with a small problem
quickly, it won’t grow into a bigger
problem",What you cannot have is what is always the most desirable.,B
"Friendship is like money, easier made than kept.",A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish rest of the project,It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,"If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with",Effort is necessary to keep a friendship alive.,C
Friendship is love with understanding,"Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse",A friend is more tolerant than a lover/partner/spouse.,"The higher an incompetent person rises in an organization, the more his incompetence is exposed",Necessity will make you find a solution.,A friend is more tolerant than a lover/partner/spouse.,B
Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade,Nothing is achieved without effort.,Everything calm and peaceful doesn’t mean there are no dangers around.,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.,Nothing is achieved without effort.,A
Good accounting makes good friends.,New governments have their own agendas.,You will keep your friends if you avoid disputes over money.,"When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.",People who are similar spend time together,You will keep your friends if you avoid disputes over money.,B
"Grasp all, lose all","If you miss an occasion, you can avail yourself of it another time.",Why take the trouble of investing in a cow and then maintaining it when you can simply buy milk far cheaply? You should avoid buying unnecessary assets when you can do with far cheaper options.,Refers to two people equally matched in wit or cunning.,Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,Trying to obtain everything will often result in gaining nothing.,D
Great minds think alike,Challenges and hardships are opportunities for personal growth,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,The family that gets together regularly to pray or eat is more close-knit than the family that doesn’t.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,C
Great oaks grow from small acorns.,Large successful operations can begin in a small way,"If you are prepared to face a problem or difficulty, it will be easier to deal with","Foul, inconsiderate words can cause more pain than a physical attack.","A person who says ‘yes’, even if hesitatingly, to any work given to him will soon find himself overloaded with work.",Large successful operations can begin in a small way,A
Handsome is what handsome does,Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business,"When we’re away from loved ones, we long for their company more than in normal times",Behaviour is more important than appearance.,The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.,Behaviour is more important than appearance.,C
Hatred is as blind as love.,"Always give an excuse when necessary, even if it's a poor one.",A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another,"If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we
can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)",A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.,B
He who hesitates is lost,apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,"If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",Always do things in the right order.,"If you can’t change someone’s behavior or opinion, sometimes it’s better or
easier to do what they want to do","If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",B
Hunger is a good sauce,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).","There is no room for complacency. Get down to work after a victory. Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, calls it Day 0 mentality.",All food tastes good when you are hungry.,"If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.",All food tastes good when you are hungry.,C
If you snooze you lose,"You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.","If you work only on regular projects, you won’t be challenged and hence not become better at what you do. So, volunteer into few challenging projects as well.",A person's manners reveal their origins.,We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.,"You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.",A
"In for a penny, in for a pound","If you start something, it is better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.","If you come to visit too often, your host will be less pleased to see you",Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.,A need or problem forces people to come up with innovative solutions,"If you start something, it is better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.",A
It never rains but it pours.,What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy despite loads of it? Happiness is better than plenty.,Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,"Like a tree is known by the fruit it bears, people are known by their character and actions (and not by their appearance)","The harder you work, the more ideas and chances you may make for yourself.",Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,B
It is always darkest before the dawn,Always do things in the right order.,Get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential,"You should pay attention and act quickly, otherwise someone else will do it before you.",The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,D
It's no use crying over spilt milk.,"If you deviate from the norm, you’ll face resistance, even hostile reaction in extreme case.",Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,"As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.",Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,C
Kill one to warn a hundred,"If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.",Everything ends; good times don’t last forever,This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly,Warn many people by punishing a few,Warn many people by punishing a few,D
Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age,What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,"If there were no losers, there could be no winners.",It’s always better to tell the truth than it is to lie,"People tend to circulate bad news very quickly (accidents, illness, etc.).",What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when your grow old.,A
Less is more,Your actions determine your results,It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,"If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is difficult.",A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,C
Let bygones be bygones.,Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.,Governments have far-reaching powers.,Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,"If you love someone, then you should love them as they come with their qualities, shortcomings, friends, family, and so on.",Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.,C
A lie begets a lie.,Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,Most valuable things are often free.,Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.,"Consider all consequences before taking an action, especially when you can’t retract.",Telling one lie will lead you to tell another one.,A
Loose lips sink ships,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,A poor or hungry person cannot discharge his duties well.,It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.,Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so,Disclosing important information (to the enemy or a competitor) could result in large losses.,A
"Losers weepers, finders keepers",We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,"If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.",There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,"This is said about people or things
that are not big, or tall, but instead
have other positive qualities","If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.",B
Make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.,"When you fall out with someone, restrain yourself from using foul, upsetting language. Words can leave a lasting impression and make it difficult to reconcile.",If you have money you can make more money.,Manage to produce something good using poor material.,Very intelligent people often have the same idea at the same time.,Manage to produce something good using poor material.,C
"Man proposes, God disposes.",Our destiny depends on God's will,"If you have your cake and eat it too, you get two things that are normally impossible to get simultaneously",It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.,Necessity will make you find a solution.,Our destiny depends on God's will,A
Manners make the man.,The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.,Your actions determine your results,A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,A person's manners reveal their origins.,A person's manners reveal their origins.,D
"Marry in haste, repent as leisure",apples are healthy and stave off illnesses,People agree with and flatter rich people to be in good books with them.,The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved.,"If you get married too quickly, you may spend your whole life regretting it.","If you get married too quickly, you may spend your whole life regretting it.",D
Might is right,The consequence of wrongdoings always catches up with the wrongdoer,Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,We think that we work the hardest. This is also called responsibility bias: People tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue contributions of others.,"When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well",Thoose with the most strength or power think they can do whatever they want.,B
Money begets money.,"Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things
worse","If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.",If you have money you can make more money.,"At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.",If you have money you can make more money.,C
Money doesn't grow on trees,Be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.,It’s better to be cautious than regret later,Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.,You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,You should not waste money because it is not plentiful or obtained easily.,D
"Monkey see, monkey do",Foolish people copy others.,"If you haven’t met or spoken to a friend or relative in long time, he’ll be forgotten. Such friendships eventually wither away or may just remain a distant acquaintance.","If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.",Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it,Foolish people copy others.,A
Necessity knows no law,Cowards suffer the feared effects of death many times in their lives.,Rules change depending on how powerful the person likely to be affected by the rules is.,Being desperate may lead you to do illegal things.,"Without risks, there are no rewards.",Being desperate may lead you to do illegal things.,C
Need teaches a plan,Behaviour is more important than appearance.,Necessity will make you find a solution.,"Teaching fishing, a skill, is far more important than merely handing doles (fish, here) to people. It serves an important reminder to our educational institutions, especially higher education, where majority of graduates are churned out without marketable skills. Most animals, in contrast, teach only the most essential skills – finding food and escaping predators – to their young ones. Nothing superfluous there.","If you are patient, good things can happen",Necessity will make you find a solution.,B
No joy without annoy.,"In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the
worst outcome","You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long
time to finish begins with one step",It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between,There is no happiness without clouds.,There is no happiness without clouds.,D
"No losers, no winners",it was just asmuch your fault as it was mine,"If there were no losers, there could be no winners.","If you’re a yes-man and often talk sweet language to please others, people won’t respect you.",There is no happiness without clouds.,"If there were no losers, there could be no winners.",B
"No rain, no grain.","When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.","If you lose something you lament, if you find something you keep it.",Without rain the harvest will be poor.,Misfortune usually comes in large numbers.,Without rain the harvest will be poor.,C
"No wind, no waves",There could be some truth in the rumour ...,A little precaution before a crisis is better than lot of firefighting afterwards,A person’s character can’t be judged by his/her clothing and outward appearance,Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.,There could be some truth in the rumour ...,A
"Out of sight, out of mind",People of the same background have the same behaviour.,There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.,We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.,Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.,We tend to forget people or things that we do not see.,C
Parents are patterns,Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone,This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,There is more than one way to reach the same goal.,Parents are role models for their children and should therefore set a good example.,C
Pity is akin to love.,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.",One should not be arrogant.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,Do things in the easiest possible way,"If you begin to feel sorry for someone, you may start to love them.",A
Pride comes before a fall.,There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,One who arrives first has the best chance for success,Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.,Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.,Don't be too self-confident or proud; something may happen to make you look foolish.,C
Procrastination is the thief of time,We can’t hide incompetency behind teamwork. Everyone has to justify their expense.,People who have long been used to doing things in a particular way will not abandon their habits to learn something new.,Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.,"Don’t quit something, say a job, before securing its replacement",Delaying an action for too long is a waste of time.,C
Rats desert a sinking ship,People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.,Worrying about something does not solve the problem.,It’s never too late to change course or make amends for a past mistake. Don’t let your ego come in between,People abandon a failing enterprise when problems develop.,A
Reason does not come before years.,"Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.",A small amount of something can be more effective than too much of it.,If you start something badly the result will be unsatisfactory.,Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,Wisdom and maturity come with age. Young people lack common sense.,D