Jam tomorrow and jam yesterday, but never jam today, Promises of future rewards are never fulfilled; used when improvement is always promised later but nothing is offered now, Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime, Teaching someone to solve a problem is more valuable than solving it once; used for education, training or long-term support, All’s well that ends well, A difficult situation is acceptable if the final result is positive; used when something goes wrong but eventually works out, Don’t judge a book by its cover, Do not form an opinion based only on appearance; used when someone or something differs from first impressions, There’s a time and place for everything, Behaviour may be acceptable in one situation but inappropriate in another; used to suggest a better moment or setting, The end justifies the means, A desirable result can make questionable actions seem acceptable; used when debating whether a goal excuses unethical behaviour, An apple a day keeps the doctor away, Healthy habits help prevent illness; used to encourage good diet or self-care, often humorously, Blessed are the peacemakers, People who resolve conflicts deserve respect; used to praise someone who helps end an argument, An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, Punishment should match the harm done; used when discussing revenge or strict justice, often critically, Share and share alike, Everyone should receive an equal share; used when dividing things fairly, Every cloud has a silver lining, Even a bad situation may have a positive side; used to encourage someone in a difficult time, Marry in haste, repent at leisure, Quick decisions may lead to long-term regret; used about major commitments made without enough thought, Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion, People in positions of trust must avoid even the appearance of wrongdoing; used about leaders or professional integrity, Every dog has its day, Everyone will eventually have a chance to succeed; used to encourage someone still waiting for success, Two’s company, three’s a crowd, Two people may prefer to be alone without a third person; used jokingly about interrupting a private moment, Don’t bite the hand that feeds you, Do not mistreat someone who supports you; used when criticising attacks on a benefactor or employer, Bad news travels fast, Negative information spreads quickly; used when unpleasant news becomes widely known almost immediately, Empty vessels make the most noise, People with the least knowledge are often the loudest; used to criticise someone who speaks loudly without substance, Beware of Greeks bearing gifts, Be suspicious of gifts from a possible enemy; used when generosity may hide a threat or motive, A rolling stone gathers no moss, Someone who keeps moving avoids being tied down but may not build stability; used about frequent changes in life

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