Expressions (A–Z)
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A man takes more care of his wealth than of his health
It is human nature to worry about losing money but not about wasting time — peop...
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B
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Because he was under the influence of anger, he came under the influence of error/his anger blinded his judgement
Someone who reaches a state of anger is liable to make mistakes. A proverb again...
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Constant Dropping Wears Away the Stone / Little Strokes Fell Great Oaks
An expression describing the power of time and persistence to change or overcome...
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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him
There are situations in which it is better not to respond to a fool at all, so a...
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Do not throw a stone into the well from which you drank
See: "A well from which you have drunk, do not throw a stone into it".
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He that climbs too high falls heavily / Pride goes before a fall
Pride or arrogance often leads to downfall. The expression originates from the n...
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One Father Supports Ten Sons, but Ten Sons Cannot Support One Father
The care, devotion, and willingness of parents to provide for their children are...
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Say little and do much/deeds, not words
Speak little and do much. A proverb advising a person to focus on practical acti...
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The Stones We Sat Upon in Our Youth Made War Against Us in Our Old Age
Figuratively: those who grew up under us now turn against us; or, things neglect...
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They come upright as barley and go away bent as lentils
See: "They came upright as barley and went away bent as lentils".
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