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The best things in life are free.

You don't need to pay for love, friendship, good health, etc.

Live and let live.

We should live our own lives and not interfere on other people's lives.

You can't tell a book by its cover.

We cannot know if something is good or not just by looking at it. So, don't judge people or things by their appearance.

Where there's will, there's a way.

If we have the desire and determination to do something, we always find a method of doing it.

Don't cross your bridges before you come to them.

Don't worry about problems before they arrive.

You can't take it with you when you die.

When we die, we don't take anything with us. We live everything on Earth. This is a reminder that material things are not so valuable.

A stitch in time saves nine.

Repair something as soon as it is damaged. If you don't, you will have a much bigger 'repair job' later.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Don't invest all your attention and efforts in only one thing.

Soon learned, soon forgotten.

Something that is easy to learn is also easy to forget.

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

Never refuse good fortune when it is right in front of you.

When the cat's away, the mice will play.

People will take advantage of someone else's absence to behave more freely.

The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.

Many women believe they will win a man's heart by cooking something delicious for him.

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

You can try to persuade someone, but you cannot force him/her.

Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.

Don't anticipate the future.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

It's not good when there are too many people interfering to do something.

Where there's smoke, there's fire.

Rumors are generally based on some degree of truth.

Once bitten, twice shy.

Someone who has been hurt or cheated is likely to be cautious afterwards.

If you wish good advice, consult an old man.

Old people have more experience. So, if you need a good advice or recommendation, ask an old person.

Bad news travels fast.

Bad news is news about accidents, deaths, etc. People usually tell bad news quickly.

No news is good news.

This is a variation of the proverb 'Bad news travels fast'. If you don't receive any information about something or someone, don't worry because everything is all right. Remember: Bad news travels fast.

Birds of a feather flock together.

People of the same kind like to be together.

What's bred in the bone will come out in the flesh.

Hereditary characteristics always show themselves.

Still waters run deep.

People, who are calm on the outside, usually have a deep, strong personality.

Make a mountain out of a molehill.

Make a trivial matter seem very important.

The best advice is found on the pillow.

You will find solutions to your problems after a good night's sleep.

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