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 Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. 3 People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. 4 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. 5 Birds of a feather flock together. 6 Fortune favors the bold. 7 When in Rome, do as the Romans. 8 When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 9 No man is an island. 10 The pen is mightier than the sword. 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. You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. It's best to do something on time -- but if you can't do it on time, do it late. Pretending to be friends with your enemies allows you to watch them carefully and figure out what they're planning. 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. Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
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