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1.

Waste not, want not.

  Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.

  If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.

  It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.

  There is too little of what we want and too much of what we don't want.

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2.

Beauty is but skin deep.

  Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.

  Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.

  There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.

  Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.

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3.

When one door shuts another opens.

  If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.

  You cannot have everything because a choice has to be made between alternatives.

  Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.

  This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.

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4.

Variety is the spice of life.

  What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.

  Experiencing different things makes living interesting and prevents boredom.

  Foolish people talk a lot.

  People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.

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5.

There is no smoke without fire.

  Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.

  Rumours are not baseless but have some truth in them.

  Foolish people talk a lot.

  One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.

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6.

You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.

  It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.

  We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.

  You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.

  It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.

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7.

Two heads are better than one.

  A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.

  What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.

  Pain or grief diminish or disappear with the passage of time.

  It is beneficial when persons reason jointly and make up for each other's deficiencies.

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