Between the devil and the deep To choose between two equally bad alternatives in a
sea serious dilemma.
Where there's a will there's a When a person really wants to do something, he will find
way a way of doing it.
A burnt child dreads fire A bad experience or a horrifying incident may scar one's
attitude or thinking for a lifetime.
First come, first served The first in line will be attended to first.
A friend in need is a friend A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.
indeed
Discretion is the better part of If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean
valor that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is
sometimes the most sensible thing to do.
A hungry man is an angry man A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a
frustrated person and will be easily provoked to rage.
Empty vessels make the most Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk
noise the most and make the greatest fuss.
A man is as old as he feels A person's age is immaterial - it is only when he thinks
and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old.
Great talkers are little doers Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching
others usually do not do much work.
An idle brain is the devil's One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many
workshop mischievous acts.
An ounce of discretion is worth It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.
a pound of wit
Faint heart never won fair lady To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue
what he wants.
A penny saved is a penny By being thrifty one will be able to save up.
gained
A rolling stone gathers no moss A person who never settles in one place or who often
changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is
always changing his mind will never get anything done.
As you sow, so you shall reap One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his
earlier actions or inactions.
Barking dogs seldom bite Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.
Better late than never To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little
late is still better than not doing it at all.
A bird in hand is worth two in Something that one already has is better than going after
the bush something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not
be able to get.
Birds of a feather flock People of the same sort of character or belief always go
together together.
Call a spade a spade If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean
that they speak frankly and directly, often about
embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal
expression.
Charity begins at home A person's first obligation should be to help the member
of his own family before he can begin thinking of talking
about helping others.
Dead men tell no lies ( often used as an argument for killing someone whose
knowledge of a secret may cause one loss or get into
serious trouble.)
A great talker is a great liar A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.
Every cloud has a silver lining If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean
that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive side
to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about
something positive that comes out of a sad or unpleasant
situation.
All that glitters is not gold Do not be deceived by things or offers that appear to be
attractive.
Eat to live, but do not live to Man was created for a divine purpose and he has a
eat destiny with his Creator - he was not born just to enjoy
food.
Don't put all your eggs in one One should not risk everything he has in a single venture.
basket
Every dog has its day Everyone will get a period of success or satisfaction
during his lifetime.
Every one can find fault, few It is easier to find fault in other people's actions or
can do better methods than to do it properly or correctly.
Any time means no time When an event is not decided on or planned earlier it will
never take place.
Fair exchange is no robbery A contract is fair as long as both the parties understand
and agree to the conditions willingly; after a deal is
closed neither side can turn around and say that he was
unfairly treated.
Fire is a good servant but a bad Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve
master man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.
