famous sayings | famous sayings of freedom fighters 

famous sayings | famous sayings of freedom fighters

1. "There's no place like home."

Your own home is the most comfortable place to be.

2. "Discretion is the greater part of valor."

Sometimes it's important to know when to give up and run away, instead of always acting brave and maybe getting hurt.

3. "The early bird catches the worm."

You should wake up and start work early if you want to succeed.

4.Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill

Don’t exaggerate minor problems and turn them into massive ones when they are actually pretty insignificant and minor.

5. Always put your best foot forward

Always be the best version of yourself and make the best impression on those around you with your attributes.

6. Easy come, easy go

The saying indicates that money goes as quickly as earned when spent on futile things. The proverb advises you to be judicious with your finances.

7. The forbidden fruit is always the sweetest

The things that we should keep away from are the most desirable to us.

8. Tip of the iceberg

The statement describes a situation where only a tiny part of a larger picture is visible to outsiders.

9. "Never look a gift horse in the mouth."

If someone offers you a gift, don't question it.

10. "You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs."

When you try to do something great, 
you'll probably make a few people annoyed or angry. Don't worry about those people; just focus on the good results.

11. Better late than never

Even if your goals are delayed, it is better to take the necessary steps at some point in time rather than not do it at all.

12. Rome wasn’t built in a day

It takes time to achieve great things. Great legacies aren’t built overnight.

13. "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones."

Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

14. "Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."

Bad things might happen, so be prepared.

15. Learn to walk before you run

Before you proceed onto the segments that require more details and expertise, get your foundation and base concept right first.

16. Don’t bite off more than you can chew

Don’t over promise and under deliver. It is always advisable to take up responsibility for only the work you know you can handle at one time.

17. "A picture is worth a thousand words."

Pictures convey emotions and messages better than written or spoken explanations. That's why PhraseMix has illustrations :)

18. "There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost.

19 "The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

You can get better service if you complain about something. If you wait patiently, no one's going to help you.

20. "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."

Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder.

21. Curiosity killed the cat

It is better not to interfere in things that don’t concern you, for you could unintentionally call for danger upon yourself.

22. Out of sight, out of mind

You tend to forget about things that you don’t hear of or see for a period of time.

23. "Birds of a feather flock together."

People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.

24. "Keep your friends close and your enemies closer."

If you have an enemy, pretend to be friends with them instead of openly fighting with them. That way you can watch them carefully and figure out what they're planning.

25. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you

Don’t betray and ill-treat a person you depend on to take care of you in some possible way.

26. My hands are tied

This means that the person cannot be of assistance in a situation where you might need their help.

27. First things first

This proverb advises you to set your priorities right and work on the things that hold more importance at a given point than the rest of your tasks.

28. "No man is an island."

You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.

29. "Fortune favors the bold."

People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to live safely.

30. "Two wrongs don't make a right."

When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.

31. "The pen is mightier than the sword."

Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.

32. Better to be safe than sorry

It is better to exercise caution from the very beginning than face the unwanted consequences and potential dangers.

33. The early bird catches the worm

Those who make an effort to wake up early and start their day in a productive manner instead of letting lethargy take over are the ones who succeed in life.