to accomplish something big, you will always need to take the first step, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, no matter how much you enjoy something, it will come to an end, all good things must come to an end, it is never too late to try and trying late is better than not trying at all, it is better late than never, you should not make a judgement based on just how something looks, do not judge a book by its cover, a courageous and brave act will always be rewarded, fortune favours the bold, it is better to be truthful than lie, honesty is the best policy, never mistreat someone who has once helped you, never bite the hand that feeds you, you cannot live alone completely, you will always need help from others eventually, no man is an island, it is more beneficial for you to start on something early rather than late, the early bird catches the worm, there is no better time to do something other than now, there’s no time like the present, it is not sensible for you to do something wrong just because someone else has done it (to you), two rights don’t make a wrong, it is better to deal with a problem early on, as it may worsen if left unattended, a stitch in time saves nine, things that appear valuable or attractive may not be as attractive as they seem, all that glitters is not gold, don’t assume something will happen until it actually does, don’t count your chickens before they hatch, acting too quickly can result in mistakes and wasted effort, haste makes waste, people cannot change their fundamental nature, a leopard can’t change its spot, people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other, birds of a feather flock together, time seems to move slowly when you are eagerly waiting for something, a watched pot never boils, both parties are equally responsible for situation or conflict, it takes two to tango, follow the customs and traditions of the place you are in, when in Rome, do as the Romans do, saving money is as good as winning, a penny saved is a penny earned, don’t rely to heavily on one plan or source of income, don’t put all your eggs in one basket, a true friend is someone who helps you when when you are in need, a friend in need is a friend indeed, people tend to forget about things or people that are in their immediate surroundings, out of sight, out of mind, too many people involved in a task can lead to confusion and ineffective results, too many cooks spoil the broth, visual representation can convey a complex message more effectively than words, a picture is worth a thousand words, people who make the most noise often take the least action, barking dogs seldom bite, the perception of beauty varies from person to person, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, being overly curious can lead to trouble or danger, curiosity killed the cat, something may sound easy or simple in theory, but it can be difficult to put into practice, easier said than done, everyone gets a chance to succeed or be recognised at some point in their life, every dog has its day, in challenging times, strong and resilient individuals rise to the occasion, when the going gets though, the tough gets going, if there are signs or rumours of something, there is likely some truth to it, where there is smoke, there’s fire, physical attractiveness is not the most important aspect of a person, beauty is only skin deep, those who are constantly moving or changing locations/jobs do not accumulate wealth or stability, a rolling stone gathers no moss, people tend to be unsatisfied with what they have and desire what others possess, the grass is always greener on the other side, when faced with a need or problem, people are motivated to find creative solutions, necessity is the mother of invention, accusing or pursuing the wrong person or thing, barking up the wrong tree, the real value or quality of something can only be judged by experiencing or testing it first hand, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, it is better to hold onto something you already have than risking it for something else that might be more desirable but uncertain, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, In intense or competitive situations, any means can be used to achieve success or victory, all is fair in love and war, accept criticism or acknowledge that something applies to you if it is relevant, if the shoe fits, wear it, sharing your troubles or concerns with someone else can make them feel less burdensome, a problem shared is a problem halved, those who speak up or complain the loudest are the ones who receive attention or help, the squeaky wheel gets the grease, turn challenges into opportunity, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade, collaborating with others can lead to better ideas and solutions, two heads are better than one, words and communication have influence and power than violence or warfare, the pen is mightier than the sword, children often share characteristics or traits with their parents, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, achieving something worthwhile often involves sacrifices or difficulties, you can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs, Being concise and to the point is an important part of humour and intelligence, brevity is the soul of wit

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