1. All that glitters is not gold
Do not be deceived by things or offers that appear to be attractive.
2. Eat to live, but do not live to eat
Man was created for a divine purpose and he has a destiny with his Creator - he was not born just to enjoy food.
3. Don't put all your eggs in one basket
One should not risk everything he has in a single venture.
4. Every dog has its day
Everyone will get a period of success or satisfaction during his lifetime.
5. Every one can find fault, few can do better
It is easier to find fault in other people's actions or methods than to do it properly or correctly.
6. Any time means no time
When an event is not decided on or planned earlier it will never take place.
7. Fair exchange is no robbery
A contract is fair as long as both the parties understand and agree to the conditions willingly; after a deal is closed neither side can turn around and say that he was unfairly treated.
8. Fire is a good servant but a bad master
Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. God helps those who help themselves
God only helps those people who work hard and make an honest effort.
13. It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good
A bad or evil occurrence.
14. Great minds think alike
Wise people will normally think and behave alike in certain situations.
15. Habit is second nature
An act done repeatedly and often enough will sooner or later become a habit or second nature.
16. He laughs best who laughs last
A person who does his best is the one who will get the greatest satisfaction in the end.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. It's never too late to mend
It is never too late to correct one's mistakes or faults.
20. 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.
21. Still waters run deep
One who is usually silent and goes about his business quietly may be a very wise person.
22. Jack of all trades and master of none
Is a person who can do almost anything, but he rarely excels in any of them.
