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boys will be boys
Literature; Proverbs
This somewhat humorous saying is often used to excuse male behaviour (of both boys and adult men).
beware the fury of a patient man
Literature; Proverbs
The implication is that the anger of people who are normally slow to anger is, when it eventually comes, terrible.
charity begins at home
Literature; Proverbs
Our first responsibility is to our own family and friends.
cleanliness is next to godliness
Literature; Proverbs
This (humorous) saying suggests that being clean is nearly as good as being godly or very holy.
comparisons are odious
Literature; Proverbs
Comparison (especially of people) is not productive and can have unpleasant consequences. People should be judged on their own merits.
count your blessings
Literature; Proverbs
Instead of worrying about the problems that we may have, we should think about the good things that we have. We should be grateful for what we have.
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