(An) idle brain is the devil's workshop. | When you are busy working you avoid temptation. |
In times of prosperity friends are plentiful. | You have many friends when you have no difficulties. |
If a camel gets his nose in a tent, his body will follow. | If you let something intrusive enter your life, your life will become difficult. |
If in February there be no rain, 'tis neither good for hay nor grain. | Plants and grains will grow badly if there is no rain in early spring. |
If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will avoid 100 days of sorrow. | Avoid regrets by taking the time to think before speaking or acting angrily. |
If you chase two rabbits, you will not catch either one. | If you try to do two things at the same time, you will not succeed in doing either of them. |
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. |
If you want a friend, be a friend. | Friendship must be reciprocal. |
If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride. | Wishing alone is of no use; you must act as well. |
Ignorance is bliss. | Possible interpretation: what you do not know causes no worry or sadness. |
In for a penny, in for a pound. | If you start something, it is better to spend the time or money necessary to complete it. |
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. |
It never rains but it pours. | Misfortune usually comes in large numbers. |
It is always darkest before the dawn. | The most difficult time is just before the problem is solved. |
It's no use crying over spilt milk. | Don't express regret for something that has happened and cannot be remedied. |
It takes all sorts to make a world. | People vary in character and abilities, and this is a good thing. |
Friday, May 5, 2017
Alphabetical List - I
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