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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning III


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1.

It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.

  It is wise to not disturb some things and call for unnecessary trouble.

  The need for something motivates us to create or get it.

  The desire to become rich quick gives rise to sinful behavior.

  Every calamity that occurs is of advantage to someone or the other.

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2.

Let sleeping dogs lie.

  The greater our expertise, the more influential we are.

  People with insufficient knowledge are easily misled.

  Events, specially misfortunes, always come all at once.

  It is wise to not disturb some things and call for unnecessary trouble.

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3.

Learn to walk before you run.

  Do not expect too much of something received as a gift.

  It is easy to take advantage of others in their difficult times.

  Knowledge must be gained gradually and not all at once.

  Every calamity that occurs is of advantage to someone or the other.

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4.

It is good fishing in troubled waters.

  It is easy to take advantage of others in their difficult times.

  We may plan to do something, but fate may decide otherwise.

  It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.

  Life would be very easy if goals could be achieved only by desiring.

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5.

If two men ride on a horse, one must ride behind.

  Satisfying one need only creates another need.

  Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

  Do not expect too much of something received as a gift.

  There can only be a single leader in any enterprise.

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6.

A Jack of all trades is master of none.

  Do not expect too much of something received as a gift.

  By doing various jobs, one is not an expert in any single task.

  There can only be a single leader in any enterprise.

  Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

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7.

Little strokes fell great oaks.

  Be satisfied with whatever you get little at a time, and do not lose it for the greed to get it all at once.

  One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.

  We may plan to do something, but fate may decide otherwise.

  Life would be very easy if goals could be achieved only by desiring.

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