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