Rats desert a sinking ship
We use this proverb in referring to those why are the first to seek safety when danger threatens, or to fade away at the first sight of trouble.
Seeing is believing
Many people are reluctant to believe a thing unless they can see it.
Second thoughts are best
To have second thoughts is to reconsider a matter, and we usually find that our second decision is wiser than the first. I was just sitting... Read more →
Saying is one thing and doing another
It is easier to talk about doing a thing than it is to do it. It is easier to give advice than to put it into practice. 'That tree's too close... Read more →
Take not a musket to kill a butterfly
Don't take extreme measures to get rid of something quite trivial. Don't exaggerate your difficulties. We owe the following to an unknown... Read more →
Take heed of the snake in the grass
Be on your guard against treachery.
Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves
This teaches wise economy. Concentrate on saving small amounts and in time you will have a large amount.
United we stand, divided we fall
Unity is strength. As long as we stick together we shall be safe. If we begin to quarrel among ourselves, our opponents will strike us down one... Read more →
Waste not, want not
If you are economical and careful with your money, you need never want - this is, be without the necessities of life.
Want is the mother of industry
Dire need forces people to work, to make enough money to live.