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1.

Marry in haste, and repent at leisure.

  It is a waste of time to argue about something done and long-forgotten.

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

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

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

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2.

It never rains but it pours.

  Events, specially misfortunes, always come all at once.

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

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

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

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3.

Let the buyer beware or Caveat emptor (Latin version).

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

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

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

  Events, specially misfortunes, always come all at once.

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4.

It is good fishing in troubled waters.

  There is no value lamenting that which cannot be undone.

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

  Avoid acting hastily without considering the consequences carefully.

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

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5.

A Jack of all trades is master of none.

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

  When one has an appetite, even plain food tastes good.

  The greater our expertise, the more influential we are.

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

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6.

Little strokes fell great oaks.

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

  Take advantage promptly of favorable opportunities.

  One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.

  It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.

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7.

Kill not the goose that lays golden eggs.

  It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.

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

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

  It is a waste of time to argue about something done and long-forgotten.

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