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(The) pen is mightier than the sword. |
Words and communication have a greater
effect than war and fighting. |
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Penny wise, pound
foolish. |
Refers
to a person who is careful about spending
small amounts of money, but not careful
about spending large amounts. |
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People who live in glass houses should not
throw stones. |
One should not criticize others for faults
similar to one's own and risk retaliation. |
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(A) picture paints a thousand words.
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A picture is better than a long description. |
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Pity is akin to love. |
If you
begin to feel sorry for someone, you may
start to love them. |
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Poverty waits at the gates of idleness. |
If you
do not work, you will not earn any money. |
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Practice makes perfect. |
Doing something repeatedly is the only
way to become good at it. |
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Practice what you preach. |
Do
yourself what you advise others to do. |
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Prevention is better than cure. |
It is
easier to prevent something from happening
than to repair the damage or cure the
disease later. |
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Pride comes before a fall. |
Don't be too self-confident or proud;
something may happen to make you look
foolish. |
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(A) problem shared is a problem halved. |
It is
easier to deal with a problem when you
discuss it with someone. |
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Procrastination is the thief of time. |
Delaying an action for too long is a
waste of time. |
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(The) proof of the pudding is in the eating. |
The real value of something can be
judged only after it has been tried or
tested. |
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Punctuality is the soul of business. |
You should always be on time for your
business appointments. |
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Put all your eggs in one basket. |
Risk everything by
relying on one plan (e.g. by putting all
one's money into one business). |
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