14 Important Proverbs

1. A bad excuse is better than none:
Always give an excuse, even if it's a poor one.

2. A bad penny always turns up:
An unwanted or disreputable person constantly comes back.
3. A bad tree does not yield good apples:
A bad parent does not raise good children.
4. A bad workman blames his tools:
Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of
skill.
5. A barking dog seldom bites:
Someone who constantly makes threats rarely carries them out.
6. A bird in hand is worth two in a bush:
It is better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by searching for something better.
7. A black plum is as sweet as a white:
People should not be judged by their appearance.
8. A book holds a house of gold:
There is a wealth of knowledge in books.
9. A broken friendship may be soldered but will never be sound:
Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will never be as strong as before.
10. A burden of one's own choice is not felt:
Something difficult seems easier when it is done voluntarily.
11. A burnt child dreads the fire:
A bad experience will make people stay away from certain things.
12. A calm sea does not make a skilled sailor.
A person shows their competence or ability when difficulties arise.
13. A cat has nine lives:
1) Cats can survive many accidents because they land on their feet without injury.
2) Nine lives = 3 years to play, 3 years to stray, 3 years to stay.
14. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link:
The strength of a group depends on each individual member.

[Courtesy: General English]