Proverbs
Short sayings with big advice. Some even argue with each other: too many cooks, or many hands?
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
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Haste Makes Waste
Rush the job, and you may do it twice.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Gone from view, gone from your thoughts? Another proverb says no.
Proof of the Pudding Is in the Eating
Looks nice. Smells nice. But does it taste nice?
A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
One tiny stitch now, or a whole row later?
A Watched Pot Never Boils
The pot is not slower. You are just staring at it.
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
No real birds needed. Just friends who like the same things.
Curiosity Killed the Cat
The saying has a second half, and it changes everything.
He Who Hesitates Is Lost
Thinking is good. Thinking until the bus leaves is not.
Many Hands Make Light Work
One log, one pupil, one very long afternoon. Now add nine friends.
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained
A word you only ever see in this proverb: ventured.
The Pen Is Mightier Than the Sword
A polite letter versus a very big stick. Place your bets.
Too Many Cooks Spoil the Broth
Ten cooks, one pot, one very strange soup.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Five words, one big lesson. And nobody has to be bitten.
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Nobody is shouting. The actions are doing all the talking.
Better Late Than Never
Arriving late is not perfect. But it beats not arriving at all.
Better Safe Than Sorry
Check the lock. Pack the umbrella. Better safe than sorry.
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover
A plain cover can hide a great story. So can a person.
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
The sky is grey, but look at the edge of the cloud.
Look Before You Leap
Think first, jump second. The idiom is older than it looks.
Rome Wasn't Built in a Day
A famous city, a very old saying, and a good reason to be patient.
Slow and Steady Wins the Race
A tortoise beats a hare. How? Keep reading.
The Early Bird Catches the Worm
The bird got the worm. But have you asked the worm?
Two Heads Are Better Than One
One brain is good. Two brains on one puzzle are better.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
Some old arguments come with their own snooze button. Don't press it.
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