The Noll's Favorite Collection of Proverbs -- Page 2
Proverb Translation

33. One good turn deserves another.
34. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
35. Two wrongs do not make a right.
36. The pen is mightier than the sword.
37. Curiosity killed the cat.
38. Necessity is the mother of invention.
39. Actions speak louder than words.
40. Haste makes waste.
41. You can lead students to knowledge but you can't make them think.
42. People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
43. Every cloud has a silver lining.
44. Beauty is only skin deep.
45. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
46. Don't cross the bridge until you get to it.
47. All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.
48. Money burns a hole in your pocket.

33. You help someone - they help another.
34. People in need want to be your friend.
35. Don't return evil with evil.
36. Words can do what violence cannot.
37. Don't pry into other's business.
38. You create things you need.
39. Do something rather than tell me what you'll do.
40. No planning will cause lots of problems.
41. Students will learn only if they want to.
42. Only those who are blameless should blame others.
43. We can learn something from each misfortune.
44. Inner beauty will never grow old.
45. Some people with bad habits never change.
46. Don't solve problems until they happen.
47. You do better work with good rest and relaxation.
48. Don't spend all your money - save some.

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