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A miss is as good as a mile; A new language is a new life (Persian proverb) [5] A penny saved is a penny earned; A picture is worth a thousand words; A rising tide lifts all boats; A rolling stone gathers no moss; A ship in a harbour is safe, but that's not what a ship is for; A stitch in time (saves nine) A watched man never plays; A watched ...
Perfect is the enemy of good is an aphorism that means insistence on perfection often prevents implementation of good improvements. Achieving absolute perfection may be impossible; one should not let the struggle for perfection stand in the way of appreciating or executing on something that is imperfect but still of value.
The old man can only lift one arm and proceeds to inform the thief that he suffers from rheumatism. The thief, shocked at what he hears, lowers the gun and tells his victim that he as well, suffers from the disease. They proceed to exchange words of comfort about the haunting pain, and the young thief asks for tips to dull the swellings. Though ...
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” — Franklin P. Jones “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same ...
An 1837 clock-themed token coin with the phrase "Time is money" inscribed "Time is money" is an aphorism that is claimed to have originated [1] in "Advice to a Young Tradesman", an essay by Benjamin Franklin that appeared in George Fisher's 1748 book, The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion, in which Franklin wrote, "Remember that time is money."
And just like Aretha Franklin's infamous song, you can find out what it means to us with these 100 respect quotes! A desire for respect is often found in a variety of settings—at home, the ...
A Latin honorific meaning "Father of the Country", or more literally, "Father of the Fatherland". pater peccavi: Father, I have sinned: The traditional beginning of a Roman Catholic confession. pauca sed bona: few, but good: Similar to "quality over quantity"; though there may be few of something, at least they are of good quality. pauca sed matura
Good job." I walked back into the house a little changed. A little more trust from my dad. A little bit more like a man. Excerpted from "Time to Thank: Caregiving for My Hero" by Steve Guttenberg ...