The Noll's Favorite Collection of Proverbs -- Page 5
Proverb Translation

65. Silence passes for wisdom.
66. As a twig is bent so grows the tree.
67. To plan evil is as wrong as doing it.
68. Timely advice is as lovely as golden apples in a silver basket.
69. Good news from far away is like cold water to the thirsty.
70. A wound from a friend is better than a kiss from an enemy.
71. When you fail to plan - you plan to fail.
72. He that stays up late and gets up early eats the bread of sorrows.
73. A man is known by the company he keeps.
74. A soft reply turns away anger.
75. Work brings profit - talk brings poverty.
76. Where the stall is clean there is no ox.
77. If you are looking for advice stay away from fools.
78. Only a simpleton believes everything he is told.
79. A beautiful woman without wisdom is like a pig with a golden ring in its nose.
80. A wise man is hungry for truth - while the mocker feeds on trash.

65. Fools can pass as wise men when they don't talk.
66. We remember our early training.
67. To keep from evil stay far away from it.
68. Good advice at the right time is valuable.
69. Good news from friends is a wonderful thing.
70. A treacherous enemy is worse than a misguided friend.
71. Success begins with a plan.
72. Laziness has its own reward - sorrow.
73. Your reputation will be judged by your friends.
74. Try to soften the anger with a gentle reply.
75. Work can produce results - talk produces nothing.
76. It's easy to keep a neat office when you do no work.
77. You need nothing they have to say.
78. Use judgment when hearing advice.
79. People value wisdom and beauty.
80. Wise people love truth and wisdom.

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