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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning III


Given the MEANING, identify the PROVERB

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1.

One cannot be gloomy all the time.

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

  Necessity is the mother of invention.

  It is a sad heart that never rejoices.

  Kill not the goose that lays golden eggs.

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2.

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

  It is never too late to mend.

  Necessity is the mother of invention.

  Might is right.

  Man proposes, God disposes.

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3.

There is no value lamenting that which cannot be undone.

  It is never too late to mend.

  Man proposes, God disposes.

  Knowledge is power.

  It is no use crying over spilt milk.

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4.

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

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

  Let sleeping dogs lie.

  It is never too late to mend.

  The leopard cannot change its spots.

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5.

Knowledge must be gained gradually and not all at once.

  It is never too late to mend.

  Little strokes fell great oaks.

  Learn to walk before you run.

  Necessity is the mother of invention.

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6.

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

  Love is blind.

  Learn to walk before you run.

  Man proposes, God disposes.

  Marry in haste, and repent at leisure.

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7.

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

  If wishes were horses beggars would ride.

  The more you have, the more you want.

  Look before you leap.

  Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

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