The Noll's Favorite Collection of Proverbs -- Page 2
Proverb Translation

17. All that glitters is not gold.
18. A stitch in time saves nine.
19. A fool and his money are soon parted.
20. A watched pot never boils.
21. Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
22. Birds of a feather flock together.
23. Too many cooks spoil the broth.
24. You cannot have your cake and eat it too.
25. A barking dog never bites.
26. Make hay while the sun shines.
27. Rome wasn't built in a day.
28 When in Rome do as the Romans do.
29. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
30. The early bird catches the worm.
31. A new broom sweeps clean.
32. The pot often calls the kettle black.

17. Don't be allured by flashy temptations.
18. Repair something before the damage is too great.
19. A wise man has money because he's careful.
20. Move on to solve the next problem.
21. Accept a gift graciously.
22. You will be known by the company you keep.
23. One person needs to be in charge.
24. You cannot use and save the same item.
25. Many people talk without any action.
26. Work when you are able.
27. Be patient and keep struggling.
28. Adapt to the local customs.
29. You appreciate people more when you miss them.
30. Get a head start on your competitors.
31. New servants work hard or new masters are severe.
32. It takes a bad man to identify the bad people.

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