The Noll's Favorite Collection of Proverbs -- Page 10
Proverb Translation

145. Character consists of what you do on the 3rd and 4th tries.
146. We protest against unjust criticism - but accept unearned praise.
147. The thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
148. A squeaking wheel gets the grease - it also is the first to be replaced.
149. When the horse is dead - get off.
150. We can no more win a war than we can win an earthquake.
151. Remember you're one who can be fooled some of the time.
152. A problem is a chance for you to do your best.
153. A penny saved isn't a heck of a lot.
154. Every silver lining has a cloud.
155. Every sin has three parts - temptation - hesitation - participation.
156. The early bird catches the early worm.
157. Whatever hits the fan may not be evenly distributed.
158. The common soldier's blood makes the General great.
159. If a donkey brays at you don't bray back.
160. Nothing comes out of a sack except what was in it.
161. There is a black sheep in every flock.
162. Fire and water can be good servants but bad masters.

145. Keep trying. Don't give up so soon.
146. We take credit not ours and refuse blame when ours.
147. All good men must resist evil when they encounter it.
148. Many complaints may result in you being replaced.
149. You must know when to give up a lost cause.
150. Wars cannot be won. All wars are a loss.
151. There is always another lesson to be learned.
152. Your best asset is your ability to solve problems.
153. You need to save more than a penny.
154. There is trouble everywhere.
155. Avoid temptation and don't hesitate when you see it.
156. Make sure you are an early bird and not an early worm.
157. Troubles and grief are not fairly given to all people.
158. The common soldier will remain unknown.
159. Do not argue with an idiot.
160. You reap as you sow.
161. There's often a misfit in any group.
162. Both fire and water can be useful and dangerous.

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