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If two ride a horse, one must ride behind.

When two people do something together, one will be the leader
and the other will be the subordinate.

 

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If you want a friend, be a friend.

 

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If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride.

Wishing alone is of no use; you must act as well.

 

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Ignorance is bliss.

Possible interpretation: What you do not know causes no worry or sadness.

 

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In for a penny, in for a pound.

If you start something, it's better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it.

 

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In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king

A man of even limited ability has an advantage over a person who is less able.

 

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It never rains but it pours.

Misfortunes usually come in large numbers.

 

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It is always darkest before the dawn

The most difficult time is just before a problem is solved.

 

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It's no use crying over spilt milk.

Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied.

 

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It takes all sorts to make a world.

People vary in character and abilities, and this is a good thing.

 

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In Indian politics, Every Leader talks of reforming the country
but no one thinks of reforming himself into a true patriot.

Balasubramanian
Ambattur

 

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In matters of thought and conduct, to be independent is to be abnormal, to be abnormal is to be detested.
Ambrose Bierce

 

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Justice delayed is justice denied.

If the law is applied too late, there is no justice.

 

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Knowledge in youth is wisdom in age.

What you learn when you are young will be invaluable when you grow old.

 

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Knowledge is power.

Knowledge makes it possible for you to act.

 

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Kill one to warn a hundred.

Destroy something that would be a source of wealth or success.

 

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Kindness begets kindness.

If you are kind to people, they will be kind to you.

 

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Laughter is the best medicine.

 

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Learn to walk before you run.

Don't rush into doing something until you know how to do it.

 

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Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner
everywhere.

Education is something you keep forever.

 

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Least said soonest mended.

The more discreet you are, the less damage you cause.

 

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Let bygones be bygones.

Let's forgive and forget past quarrels.

 

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Let not the sun go down on your wrath

Do not stay angry for more than one day.

 

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Let the chips fall where they may.

We should not try to control our destiny.

 

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Let well alone

Do not interfere with something that is functioning properly or a calm situation.