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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning V


Given the PROVERB, identify the MEANING

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1.

When the cat is away the mice will play.

  People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.

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

  Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.

  It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.

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2.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

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

  Think of your own mistakes before blaming others.

  It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.

  Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.

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3.

United we stand, divided we fall.

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

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

  If one is determined, one will find a path to success.

  One must adapt to one's surroundings.

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4.

Where ignorance is bliss it is folly to be wise.

  If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.

  You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.

  It is better to be unaware of something that will bring unhappiness.

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

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5.

The wish is father to the thought.

  Without risks, there are no rewards.

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

  Think of your own mistakes before blaming others.

  It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.

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6.

You can take a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.

  One must not miss opportunities by delaying action.

  It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.

  Think of your own mistakes before blaming others.

  You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.

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7.

You cannot have your cake and eat it.

  With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.

  Take care when you speak lest others hear what they should not.

  It is natural for all of us to make mistakes.

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

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