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English Proverbs
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Half a loaf is better than none.
You should be grateful for something, even if it's not as much as you wanted.
Hard words break no bones.
Criticism or verbal attacks may be unpleasant but will not kill anyone.
Haste makes waste.
If something is done too quickly, it may be done carelessly and need to be redone.
Hatred is as blind as love.
A person who feels hatred does not see any qualities in the person he/she hates.
He can who believes he can
If you believe you can do something, you will be able to do it.
He has enough who is content.
A happy person needs nothing more.
He who hesitates is lost.
If you delay your decision too long, you may miss a good opportunity.
He who is everywhere is nowhere.
It's not good to do too many things at the same time.
He who knows nothing, doubts nothing.
Knowledge leads us to make choices.
He who pays the piper calls the tune.
The person who provides the money for something should control how
it is spent
He who plays with fire gets burnt.
If you behave in a risky way, you are likely to have problems.
He who wills the end wills the means.
If you are determined to do something you will find a way.
He laughs best who laughs last.
Don't express your joy, or your triumph, too soon!
Health is better than wealth.
It's better to be in good health than to be rich.
Home is where the heart is.
You call home the place where the people you love are.
Honesty is the best policy.
It's always better to be honest.
Honey catches more flies than vinegar.
You can obtain more cooperation from others by being nice.
However long the night, the dawn will break
Bad things don't last forever.
Hunger is a good sauce.
All food tastes good when you are hungry.
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