"Knowledge is power."
💬 Meaning
The more one knows, the more influential and successful one will be.
✏️ Usage Example
He spent years studying the market before investing, knowing that knowledge is power.
Proverbs
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."
💬 Meaning
Watch your rivals carefully to anticipate their moves.
✏️ Usage Example
He invited his competitor to the gala because he likes to keep his friends close and his enemies closer.
"It's no use crying over spilled milk."
💬 Meaning
There is no point in being upset about a mistake or misfortune that has already happened and cannot be fixed.
✏️ Usage Example
You lost the game, but it's over now; it's no use crying over spilled milk.
"Ignorance is bliss."
💬 Meaning
It is sometimes better not to know about unpleasant facts or problems.
✏️ Usage Example
I didn't know the cake was expired until after I ate it, and I was happy before then; ignorance is bliss.
"Haste makes waste."
💬 Meaning
Doing something too quickly often leads to mistakes that require the work to be redone.
✏️ Usage Example
Slow down and check your work; remember that haste makes waste.
"Great minds think alike."
💬 Meaning
Used when two people come up with the same idea at the same time.
✏️ Usage Example
We both suggested the same restaurant for dinner; great minds think alike.
"God helps those who help themselves."
💬 Meaning
One must make an effort to succeed rather than just waiting for divine or outside assistance.
✏️ Usage Example
You can't just pray for a job without applying for one; God helps those who help themselves.
"Give credit where credit is due."
💬 Meaning
Acknowledge someone's contribution or merit, even if you do not like them.
✏️ Usage Example
I don't like his style, but he did a great job on the report; give credit where credit is due.
"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
💬 Meaning
Inexperienced or unwise people often jump into situations that more cautious people avoid.
✏️ Usage Example
He invested all his savings in a company he knew nothing about; fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
"Familiarity breeds contempt."
💬 Meaning
The better you know someone, the more likely you are to find faults and lose respect for them.
✏️ Usage Example
They were best friends until they moved in together; familiarity breeds contempt.
"Every dog has its day."
💬 Meaning
Everyone will have a period of success or influence at some point in their life.
✏️ Usage Example
He hasn't won a race yet, but keep trying; every dog has its day.
"Don't throw the baby out with the bathwater."
💬 Meaning
Do not discard something valuable while getting rid of something useless.
✏️ Usage Example
We should fix the errors in the project rather than canceling the whole thing; let's not throw the baby out with the bathwater.