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It's no use crying over spilt milk
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It is pointless to feel
remorseful over a thing lost that can never be found or a mistake done that can
never be corrected or rectified.
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Still waters run deep
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One who is usually silent and
goes about his business quietly may be a very wise person.
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Jack of all trades and master of none
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Is a person who can do almost
anything, but he rarely excels in any of them.
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Let bygones by bygones
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One should consider forgiving
one's and forget all the bad deeds done by others.
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Let not the pot call the kettle black
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A person who has a fault should
not point out the same fault in another; do not criticize another person as you
may have the same weakness.
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Let sleeping dogs lie
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One should preferably avoid
discussing issues that are likely to create trouble.
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No news is good news
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When there is no news, it is
likely that everything is all right.
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Look before you leap
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Avoid acting hastily, without
considering the possible consequences.
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Necessity is the mother of invention
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When a person is in great need of
something, he will find a way of getting it.
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Honesty is the best policy
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Being honest is believed to be
the best route to take.
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One man's meat is another man's poison
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No two persons are alike - every
one has his own preferences, likes and dislikes.
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Once bitten twice shy
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If a person has been tricked once
he will more be careful and alert the next time.
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A bad workman always blames his tools
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A careless or unskilled worker
blames bad work on his tools rather than himself.
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A new broom sweeps clean
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A person newly appointed is
always eager and enthusiastic in his work.
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Don't judge a book by its cover
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Do not be deceived by
appearances.
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Blood is thicker than water
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Family ties are stronger than any
other.
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Fortune knocks once at every man's door
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Everyone gets at least one good
opportunity in his lifetime; everyone has the opportunity to be successful in
life.
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Give the devil his due
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Be just and fair-minded , even to
the one who does not deserve much or who is unfriendly or unfair; we should
punish a person according to his wrongdoings.
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God helps those who help themselves
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God only helps those people who
work hard and make an honest effort.
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