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| Two wrongs don't make a right. | When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse. |
| There's no such thing as a free lunch. | Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost. |
| A watched pot never boils. | If something takes time to finish, don't watch it too closely because it will seem like it's taking forever. |
| Necessity is the mother of invention. | When you're really in need, you think of creative solutions to your problems. |
| Two heads are better than one | When two people cooperate with each other, they come up with better ideas. |
| The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill. | People tend to want whatever they don't have. |
| You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. | If you try to help, but they don't take your advice or offers, give up. You can't force them! |
| A chain is only as strong as its weakest link | If one member of a team doesn't perform well, the whole team will fail. |
| Too many cooks spoil the broth. | When there are too many people trying to lead and give their opinions, it's confusing and leads to bad results. Jobs and projects should have one or two strong leaders. |
| If it ain't broke, don't fix it! | Don't try to improve something that already works well. You'll probably end up causing new problems. |
| People who live in glass houses should not throw stones | Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself. |
| No man is an island. | You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. |
| Birds of a feather flock together. | People like to spend time with others who are similar to them. |
| Never look a gift horse in the mouth. | If someone offers you a gift, don't question it. |