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1.

A Jack of all trades is master of none.

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

  The powerful decide what is correct.

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

  A person's character, especially bad nature, will always remain the same.

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2.

It is a sad heart that never rejoices.

  One cannot be gloomy all the time.

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

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

  One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.

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3.

A little learning is a dangerous thing.

  If we work with others ignoring their faults, then they will work with us ignoring ours.

  There is a lot of time to regret if you wed in a hurry.

  Satisfy oneself before paying for a purchase and not complain after the transaction.

  People with insufficient knowledge are easily misled.

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4.

If wishes were horses beggars would ride.

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

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

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

  People in love do not see to each other's shortcomings.

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5.

Kill not the goose that lays golden eggs.

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

  There can only be a single leader in any enterprise.

  There are many to share the joys in good times but none to share the sorrow in bad times.

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

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6.

It is no use crying over spilt milk.

  Whom you wed is not decided by you but a matter of chance.

  More the people doing a job, the less effort for each person and the less time to finish the job.

  There is no value lamenting that which cannot be undone.

  There are many to share the joys in good times but none to share the sorrow in bad times.

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7.

It is too late to lock the stable when the horse has been stolen.

  It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.

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

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

  Knowledge must be gained gradually and not all at once.

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