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English Proverbs
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You are what you eat.
What you eat has an effect on your well-being.
You are never too old to learn.
You can always learn something new no matter how old you are.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
You can offer someone an opportunity to do something but you can't
force them.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
A person who is used to doing things a certain way cannot change.
You never know what you can do until you try.
Try first before deciding not to do something.
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
You help me and I'll help you.
(A) young idler, an old beggar.
If you don't work, you won't have any money when you're old.
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