A COLLECTION OF GOOD WORDS
英国谚语
English Proverbs
Good to begin well, better to end well.
开头好，结尾好。
To put (set) the cart before the horse.
本末倒置，本末倒置
To rob one's belly to cover one's back.
用抢劫来掩盖自己的背部。
Beware of a silent dog and still water.
提防不吠的狗，小心静止的水。
You never miss a slice from a cut loaf.
切下的面包，你一块也不会错过。
None can guess the jewel by the casket.
没有人能从棺材上猜出珠宝。
A hedge between keeps friendship green.
君子之交淡如水。
A Jack of all trades is master of none.
样样通，样样稀松。
All promises are either broken or kept.
所有的承诺要么违背，要么兑现。
Better a lean peace than a fat victory.
宁可有贫乏的和平，不可有丰盛的胜利。
Trust not a new friend or an old enemy.
不要相信新朋友或老敌人。
A little Learning is a dangerous thing.
一知半解是件危险的事。
KEEP EXPLORING
沿着这个主题，再读几句。
If you want to be loved, be loveable.
如果你想被爱，就要让自己可爱。
A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass.
盲人不会感谢你给他一面镜子。
Learn wisdom by the follies of others.
从旁人的愚行中学到聪明。
Don't go near the water until you learn how to swim.
在你学会游泳之前，不要靠近水。
A bold attempt is half of success.
勇敢的尝试是成功的一半。