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 No man is an island. 3 Birds of a feather flock together. 4 The pen is mightier than the sword. 5 When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 6 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. 7 People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. 8 Better late than never. 9 Fortune favors the bold. 10 Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. Ideas and words are more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. Pretending to be friends with your enemies allows you to watch them carefully and figure out what they're planning. To fit in in a strange new place, act the way that the people around you are acting. Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself. 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. You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. People like to spend time with others who are similar to them. People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to live safely.
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