Matching Pairs Proverbs and Adages 2Online version Match the proverb or adage with its meaning. by Vanessa Barnett-Loro 1 Birds of a feather flock together. 2 Better late than never. 3 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. 4 When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 5 Fortune favors the bold. 6 Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. 7 The pen is mightier than the sword. 8 When in Rome, do as the Romans. 9 People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. 10 No man is an island. You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. People like to spend time with others who are similar to them. 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. 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. Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges -- they just work harder. 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. Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
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