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