Contradictory BUT relevant Proverbs

Contradictory BUT relevant Proverbs


All good things come to those who wait. BUT  Time and tide wait for no man.


The pen is mightier than the sword. BUT  Actions speak louder than words.


Wise men think alike. BUT  Fools seldom differ.

The best things in life are free. BUT There's no such thing as a free lunch.


Slow and steady wins the race. BUT  Time waits for no man.


Look before you leap. BUT  Strike while the iron is hot.


Do it well, or not at all. BUT  Half a loaf is better than none.


Birds of a feather flock together. BUT  Opposites attract.


Don't cross your bridges before you come to them. BUT  Forewarned is forearmed.


Doubt is the beginning of wisdom. BUT  Faith will move mountains.


Great starts make great finishes. BUT  It ain't over 'till it's over.


Practice makes perfect. BUT  All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.


Silence is golden. BUT The squeaky wheel gets the grease.


You're never too old to learn. BUT  You can't teach an old dog new tricks.


What's good for the goose is good for the gander.BUT One man's meat is another man's poison.


Absence makes the heart grow fonder. BUT Out of sight, out of mind.


Too many cooks spoil the broth. BUT Many hands make light work.


Hold fast to the words of your ancestors. BUT  Wise men make proverbs and fools repeat them.