Time

fool

A fool at forty is a fool indeed.

Someone who hasn't matured by the time he becomes forty, he will never mature.

boast

A cock is valiant on his own dunghill.

Someone who boast of his courage in safe and familiar surroundings, where his bravery is not going to be tested.

compromise

A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.

With the time, the money and the effort that a case at court of law requires, it is better to avoid it by making a compromise, even if it is not so much on your advantage.

reputation

A good name is sooner lost than won.

It takes a long time to build up a good reputation, which can be lost much quicker, just with one incident.

reputation

A good name keeps its luster in the dark.

The good reputation remains and through difficult times

relationship

A shy cat makes a proud mouse.

If someone is idle or timid or frighten, other people, and especially their enemies, will take advantage of them. It is said also for partners, when one has mild or cowardly nature and the other has taken undue advantages in their relationship.

consequences

Be carefull what you pray for, you might get it.

Sometimes, when you get what you desire, it might have unintended or unforeseen consequences.

result

A tree is known by its fruit.

You cannot judge someone by his speech or appearance, but by his actions and the results in times of adversity.

chance

A wager is a fool’s argument.

When someone has no argument, one brings forward the wager.

time

A watched pot never boils.

Time seems to slow down when one is waiting for something to happen urgently.

lasting

A wonder lasts but nine days.

The interest and the excitement something generates, will only last for a short amount of time, until we get used to it.

speech

A word spoken is past recalling.

Once you have said a thing aloud, it is not possible to withdraw it or undo its effects.

adversity

Adversity is a great schoolmaster.

In difficult times we take valuable lessons and become wiser; suggests that facing difficult or challenging situations can be a valuable source of learning and personal growth

adversity

Adversity makes strange bedfellows.

In difficult times, people who wouldn't normally associate with each other, may form an alliance; faced with a conflict or difficult situation, people unite, despite their differences.

difficulty

After a storm comes a calm.

Difficult or turbulent times are often followed by a period of peace, tranquility, or resolution. It suggests that challenging situations are temporary and will eventually give way to a more peaceful and stable state. This phrase serves as a metaphor for life's ups and downs, indicating that even in the midst of adversity or turmoil, there is hope for better days ahead

price

After dinner comes the reckoning.

Everything has its price and one should pay it when the time comes.

difficulty

After rain comes fair weather.

After a difficult time, it will come a period of peace and calm.

selfish

After us the deluge.

A selfish disregard for problems that may occur in the future, especially after one's reign of control.

cheat

Cheaters never prosper

People who use dishonest mehods, who gain an advantage by cheating, they will face the consequences of their actions and their success will be lost.

good

All is well that ends well.

Someone who had a problem or a situation that ended in a good way, so now he can forget how unpleasant or difficult time had before.

exploitation

All lay load on the willing horse.

People tend to take advantage of persons who are helpfull and of good nature.

work

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Someone without time off from work, becomes tired and boring; it is not good to work all the time.

reputation

An ill wound is cured, not an ill name.

Physical wounds may heal, but a damaged reputation is much harder to restore. Once someone's good name is lost, the consequences can last far longer than any bodily injury.

discretion

An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of learning.

To be someone discreet and know when to refrain from speaking than to be witty and talk at an inappropriate time.

counsel

Anger and haste hinder good counsel.

how rash emotions and hurried decision-making can impede the ability to provide or receive quality advice. When someone is angry, their judgment can be clouded by their emotions.When decisions are made hastily, without taking the time to thoroughly consider all the options and implications, the quality of the decision often suffers.

ability

A clever hawk hides its claws.

One should hide his best abilities until the right time comes.

freedom

Better die standing than live kneeling.

the idea that some principles are so important that they're worth dying for; underscores the importance of freedom, dignity, courage, and resistance in the face of oppression or injustice.

talking

Better the foot slip than the tongue.

The damage is much bigger when one says the wrong thing than to take a bad step in walking.

bold

Cheek brings success.

Audacious or courageous behavior might lead to success.

chance

Christmas comes but once a year.

Good luck or special occasions don't happen often and we should take advantage of it.