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1.

Little strokes fell great oaks.

  One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.

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

  Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

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

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2.

A Jack of all trades is master of none.

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

  One cannot be gloomy all the time.

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

  Avoid acting hastily without considering the consequences carefully.

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3.

A little learning is a dangerous thing.

  People with insufficient knowledge are easily misled.

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

  It is always possible to improve one's conduct, no matter how long one has lead a morally bad life.

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

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4.

Kill not the goose that lays golden eggs.

  The greater our expertise, the more influential we are.

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

  People with insufficient knowledge are easily misled.

  Take advantage promptly of favorable opportunities.

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5.

Man proposes, God disposes.

  Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

  There can only be a single leader in any enterprise.

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

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

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6.

Live and let live.

  It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.

  Events, specially misfortunes, always come all at once.

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

  Avoid acting hastily without considering the consequences carefully.

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Make hay while the sun shines.

  There is no value lamenting that which cannot be undone.

  Take advantage promptly of favorable opportunities.

  Knowledge must be gained gradually and not all at once.

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

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