Actions speak louder than words


Children usually learn more from the examples set by their elders than from what they are told ; a person's character is judged by the thing she does and not by what he says; actions give evidence or proof of.


Fortune knocks once at every man's door
Everyone gets at least one good opportunity in his lifetime; everyone has the opportunity to be successful in life.


Give the devil his due


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.


God helps those who help themselves
God only helps those people who work hard and make an honest effort.


It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good
A bad or evil occurrence.


Great minds think alike

Wise people will normally think and behave alike in certain situations.


Habit is second nature

An act done repeatedly and often enough will sooner or later become a habit or second nature.


He laughs best who laughs last

A person who does his best is the one who will get the greatest satisfaction in the end.


Never do things by halves


One should not do an incomplete or imperfect job - certain tasks must not be left half done; they must be done away with immediately.


Great haste makes great waste
If one does things hastily he will make a lot of mistakes - he will need to spend a lot of time correcting those mistakes later.


It's never too late to mend
It is never too late to correct one's mistakes or faults.


It's no use crying over spilt milk


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.


Still waters run deep
One who is usually silent and goes about his business quietly may be a very wise person.


Jack of all trades and master of none
Is a person who can do almost anything, but he rarely excels in any of them.


Let bygones by bygones
One should consider forgiving one's and forget all the bad deeds done by others.


Let not the pot call the kettle black


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.


Let sleeping dogs lie

One should preferably avoid discussing issues that are likely to create trouble.