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