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1. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

2. A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning. A small amount of common sense, a lot of knowledge.

3. Knowledge advances by steps and not by leaps. Knowledge can only be gradual, not leap forward.

4. Learn wisdom by the follies of others. Learn from the foolishness of others.

5. It is good to learn at another man's cost.

6. Wisdom is to the mind what health is to the body. Knowledge is in the spirit, just as health is in the flesh.

7. Experience is the best teacher. Experience is the best teacher.

8. Experience is the father of knowledge and memory. The experience is the father of knowledge, and memory is the mother of knowledge.

9. Dexterity comes by experience. Skilled from experience.

10. Practice makes perfect. Practice makes perfect.

11. Experience keeps a dear school, but fools learn in no other. Experience school fees are high, and fools can't learn.

12. Experience without learning is better than learning without experience. Experience without learning is better than learning without experience.

13. Wit once bought is worth twice taught.

14. Wisdom gained from experience is better than wisdom gained from learning; a personal experience is better than two teacher teachings.

15. Seeing is believing. It’s better to see it.

16. Business is the salt of life. The cause is the salt of life.

17. Business before pleasure. The business is first and the enjoyment is behind.

18. Business makes a man as well as tries him. A career can test people, but also people.

19. Business neglected is business lost. Neglecting the profession is giving up the profession.

20. Never think yourself above business.

21. Don't be too high-sighted; don't be low-handed; never think that you are a big talent.

22. Business may be troublesome, but idleness is pernicious. Although the cause is disturbing, laziness is even greater.

23. He that thinks his business below him will always be above his business.

24. Do business, but be not a slave to it. Do things, but don't be slaves to affairs.

25. Everybody's business is nobody's business. Everyone's business is nothing to ask.

26. Work makes the workman.

27. Better master one than engage with ten. It’s better to be fine.

28. A work ill done must be twice done. For the first time, it must be done again.

29. They who cannot do as they would, must do as they can. You can't do what you want, you have to do your best.

30. If you would have a thing well done, do it yourself. If you want to do things well, you have to do it yourself.

31. He that doth most at once doth least. Everything is done once, and the result is not finished;

32. Do as most men do and men will speak well of thee. As most people do, people will praise you.

33. What may be done at any time will be done at no time. Things that can be done at any time, always do things that are not done at any time.

34. Time flies. Time flies.

35. Time is money. One inch of time is one inch of gold.

36. Time and tide wait for no man. The years are ruthless; the years are easy to pass; the years are not waiting for people.

37. Time tries all. Time to test everything.

38. Time tries truth. Time tests the truth.

39. Time past cannot be called back again. Time is gone.

40. All time is no time when it is past. Time is gone.

41. No one can call back yesterday; Yesterday will not be called again.

42. Tomorrow comes never. Don't rely on tomorrow.

43. One today is worth two tomorrows. One today is like two tomorrows.

44. The morning sun never lasts a day. The good times are not common; the sun can't shine all day.

45. Christmas comes but once a year. Christmas is only one year.

46. ​​Pleasant hours fly past. Happy time to go.

47. Happiness takes no account of time.

48. Time tames the strongest grief. Time can alleviate extreme grief.

49. The day is short but the work is much.

50. 17.Never deter till tomorrow that which you can do today. Today is a matter of today, and don't delay until tomorrow.

51. Have you somewhat to do tomorrow, do it today. If you have something tomorrow, do it today.

52. To him that does everything in its proper time, one day is worth three. Everything is done in time, and the day wins three days.

53. To save time is to lengthen life. Saving time is to prolong life.

54. Everything has its time and that time must be watched. Everything is time, never to be lost.

55. Take time when time cometh, lest time steal away. When you have to squat, you must go silent.

56. When an opportunity is neglected, it never comes back to you. The opportunity is not to be lost, the time is no longer coming; the opportunity will never come again.

57. Make hay while the sun shines.

58. Strike while the iron is hot.

59. Work today, for you know not how much you may be hindered tomrrow. There is something going on today, and the Ming Dynasty may hinder more.

60. Punctuality is the soul of business. Punctuality is the element of the establishment.

61. Procrastination is the thief of time. Procrastination is the enemy of time; delay is a waste of time.

62. Every tide hath ist ebb. When the tide rises, there will be a tide.

63. Knowledge is power. Knowledge is power.

64. Wisdom is more to be envied than riches. Knowledge is awkward, better than wealth.

65. Wisdom is better than gold or silver. Knowledge is better than gold and silver.

66. Wisdom in the mind is better than money in the hand. Knowledge in the chest is better than money in the hand.

67. Wisdom is a good purchase though we pay dear for it. In order to seek knowledge, the price is high and worthwhile.

68. Doubt is the key of knowledge. Suspicion is the key to knowledge.

69. If you want knowledge, you must toil for it. If you ask for knowledge, you must be diligent.

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