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15 famous proverbs with their meaning...

Here is a collection of some famous proverbs along with their meanings : 

A poor workman blames his tools. 
Meaning : A person who blames other's for his failures. 

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. 
Meaning : Be grateful for whatever you have. 

Action speaks louder than words: 
Meaning : One should implement his actions, rather than keep talking about them. 

A Jack of all trades is a master of none. 
Meaning : One should excel in one skill rather than dabbling in too many. 

A Penny saved is a Penny earned. 
Meaning : One must understand the importance of saving money. 

A merry heart makes a long life. 
Meaning : Being happy brings good health. 

A stitch in time saves nine. 
Meaning : One should avoid procrastinating. 

A little learning is a dangerous thing. 
Meaning : One should have full knowledge, rather than spreading incomplete information. 

A person is known by the company he keeps. 
Meaning : One is judged according to the friends he has. 

As you sow, so shall you reap. 
Meaning : As you do to others, the same comes back to you. 

All that glitters is not gold. 
Meaning : One should not be led by appearance. 

Old is gold. 
Meaning : The past has important lessons in our present.

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good but too obvious sayings

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Work  is no disgrace . It is  idleness  that  is  the  real  disgrace

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  1. A stitch in time saves nine :Repair something as soon as it is damaged. That's a small repair job. If not, you will have a much bigger and more expensive repair job later. Do it now and you'll need one stitch. Do it later and you'll need more stitches.
  2. Still waters run deep :Some rivers have rough surfaces with waves. That's usually because the water is shallow and there are rocks near the surface. But deep rivers have no rocks near the surface and the water is smooth and still. "Still waters run deep" means that people who are calm and tranquil on the outside, often have a strong, "deep" personality.
  3. Soon learnt soon forgotten :Something that is easy to learn is easy to forget
  4. Where there is a will there is a way : If we have the determination to do something, we can always find the path or method to do it.
  5. Not every cloud brings rain : Sometimes there are clouds in the sky, but it doesn't rain. Sometimes its the same with problems or what we think are problems.
  6. Do not judge a book by its cover : We need to read a book to know if its good or bad. We cannot know what its like just looking at the back cover. This proverb is applied to everything, not only to books.
  7. Live and let live :This proverb suggests that we should not interfere in other people's business. We should live our own lives and let others live their lives.
  8. Two wrongs don't make a right : when someone has done something bad to you and you taking a revenge will only make the situation worser.
  9. When in Rome, do as the Romans : Act in the way that people around you are acting.
  10. No man is an island : You can't live completely independent- everyone need help from other people.
  11. There's no time like the present : If you need to do something, don't wait until later. Do it now.
  12. Honesty is the best policy : Don't lie.
  13. Birds of a feather flock together : People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
  14. Practice makes Perfect : You have to practice a skill a lot to become good at.
  15. Good things come to those who wait : Be patient
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