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A loaded wagon makes no noise.

Really wealthy don't talk about money.

 

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A loveless life is a living death.

 

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A man can die but once.

 

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A man is as old as he feels himself to be.

 

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A man is known by the company he keeps.

A person's character is judged by the type of people with whom they spend
their time.

 

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A monkey in silk is a monkey no less.

No matter how someone dresses, it's the same person underneath.

 

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A new broom sweeps clean.

A newly-appointed person makes changes energetically.

 

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A problem shared is a problem halved.

It will be easier to deal with a problem if you discuss it with someone.

 

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They say that none of us exists, except in the imagination of his fellows, other than as an intangible, invisible mentality

 

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A rising tide lifts all boats.


Describes something that will be helpful to all.

 

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A rolling stone gathers no moss.

If a person keeps moving from place to place, they gain neither friends nor
possessions.
Another interpretation is that, by moving often, one avoids being tied down!

 

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A rotten apple spoils the barrel.

A dishonest or immoral person can have a bad influence on a group.

 

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A smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.

Overcoming adversity leads to competence.

 

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A stitch in time saves nine.

It's better to deal with a problem at an early stage, to prevent it from getting
worse.

 

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A stumble may prevent a fall.

Correcting a small mistake may help you to avoid making a bigger one.

 

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A swallow does not make the summer.

One good event does not mean that everything is alright.

 

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A tree is known by its fruit.

A man is judged by his actions.

 

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A watched pot never boils

If you wait anxiously for something, it seems to take a long time.

 

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A young idler, an old beggar.

If you don't work, you won't have any money when you're old.

 

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Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.
John F. Kennedy

 

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After dinner rest a while, after supper walk a mile.

Today 'dinner' is usually called 'lunch', and 'supper' more often called 'dinner'.

 

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As you make your bed you must lie upon it.

You should choose carefully the person you marry.

 

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As you sow, so shall you reap

You have to accept the consequences of your actions

 

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Ask me no questions, I'll tell you no lies.

There are subjects I'd rather not discuss

 

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Bad news travels fast.

People tend to circulate bad news (accidents, illness etc.) very quickly.