Matching Pairs Proverbs and Adages 2Online version Match the proverb or adage with its meaning. by Vanessa Barnett-Loro 1 Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. 2 Better late than never. 3 When in Rome, do as the Romans. 4 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. 5 People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. 6 Fortune favors the bold. 7 Birds of a feather flock together. 8 No man is an island. 9 When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 10 The pen is mightier than the sword. Pretending to be friends with your enemies allows you to watch them carefully and figure out what they're planning. Ideas and words are more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. To fit in in a strange new place, act the way that the people around you are acting. You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to live safely. Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges -- they just work harder. Bad things might happen, so be prepared. It's best to do something on time -- but if you can't do it on time, do it late. People like to spend time with others who are similar to them. Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
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