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Proverbial Wisdom!

Every Proverb Has An Equal And An Opposite Proverb!

All good things come to those who wait.
But
Time and tide wait for no man.

The pen is mightier than the sword.
But
Actions speak louder than words.

Wise men think alike
But
Fools seldom differ.

The best things in life are free.
But
There’s no such thing as a free lunch.

Slow and steady wins the race.
But
Time waits for no man.

Look before you leap.
But
Strike while the iron is hot.

Do it well or not at all.
But
Half a loaf is better than none.

Birds of a feather flock together.
But
Opposites attract.

Don’t cross your bridges before you come to them.
But
Forewarned is forearmed.

Doubt is the beginning of wisdom
But
Faith will move mountains.

Great starts make great finishes.
But
It ain’t over until it’s over.

Practice makes perfect.
But
The definition of insanity is repeating the same thing but expecting different results each time

Silence is golden.
But
The squeaky wheel gets the oil.

You’re never too old to learn.
But
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.
But
One man’s meat is another man’s poison.

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
But
Out of sight, out of mind.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.
But
Many hands make light work.

Hold fast to the words of your ancestors.
But
Wise men make proverbs and fools repeat them…

Wonderful compilation of equal yet opposite proverbs!!

Business in a Pandemic

This is how the pandemic has affected the economy: (and enjoy the nuances of the English language)

This lockdown has led to several local businesses going bankrupt.
The blouse manufacturer has gone bust.
The specialist in submersibles has gone down under.
The manufacturer of food blenders has gone into liquidation.
A dog kennel has had to call in the retrievers.
The suppliers of paper for origami enthusiasts has folded.
The Heinz factory has been canned as they couldn’t ketchup with expenses.
The tarmac laying company has reached the end of the road.
The bread company has run out of dough.
The clock manufacturer has had to wind down and the owner has gone cuckoo.
The Chinese food company has been taken away.
The shoe shop owner has had to put his foot down and given his staff the boot.
The laundrette has been taken to the cleaners.
The bread bakeries are all toast.
And yes, it’s curtains for theatres.