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An unwanted, disreputable, or troublesome person will inevitably return.

An untrustworthy or unwelcome person or nuisance always reappears when least wanted.

A bad, corrupt source or person cannot produce wholesome, honest, or good results.

An unskilled person blames their equipment or circumstances rather than admitting their own deficiency.

People who make loud threats or act aggressively rarely carry out actual harm.

Those who express open anger and issue dramatic threats rarely follow through with serious action.

A quantity of items produced together or a group of persons arriving simultaneously

A printed menu listing the available dishes and beverages at a meal or restaurant

Something tangible and guaranteed that you already possess, which is safer than pursuing greater uncertainties.

It is much wiser to keep what you securely possess than to risk losing it by chasing larger, uncertain promises.

a slightly larger amount or degree

A small quantity, portion, or degree of something

The voluntary giving of blood for medical transfusions, symbolizing universal human solidarity

A substantial amount or comprehensive collection of something, such as work, knowledge, or memories

A container filled with liquid, frequently purchased as a souvenir, gift, or delicacy

Even an incompetent, unreliable, or mistaken person can occasionally be correct by pure chance or coincidence.

Any sum of money earned through honest effort has real value, so no payment or modest income should ever be despised.

An emphatic expression asserting that money has the same purchasing power and worth regardless of how unglamorous the source is.

A casual and practical reminder that every dollar earned is valuable and worth working for, regardless of the effort required.

A group of things or people gathered together; a large number or collection.

A person who has suffered a painful or damaging experience becomes extremely cautious and avoids similar situations in the future.

Excessive collective compromise and disjointed deliberation yield an inefficient and clumsy outcome.

A variant asserting that bureaucratic dilution turns an otherwise functional plan into a clumsy result.

A concise variation emphasizing that group consensus often undermines practical execution.

A clear, fitting example that illustrates or proves a particular point

An influx or provision of money into a budget, account, or business to improve its financial state

Even a humble or low-ranking person has the fundamental right to look at or assess an elite superior.

Being overly delicate, timid, or excessively polite will prevent you from accomplishing difficult goals.

A traditional proverb affirming that an ordinary person possesses inherent equality and the right to observe authority.

An entire system, organization, or collective is only as secure and reliable as its least dependable component.

An entire organization or process can fail because of one vulnerable or unreliable component.

The overall strength or reliability of a group depends entirely on the least capable part.

An exceptionally rare, advantageous opportunity that is unlikely to occur again

Switching to a different task or environment can be just as refreshing as taking a break.

An angry, defensive attitude caused by a lingering grievance or feeling treated unfairly in the past.

A loud, collective, and simultaneous outcry of objection or disapproval by many people

Staying silent prevents you from saying foolish things or getting into trouble.

If you don't speak up and ask for what you need or want, you will never receive it.

If you keep your mouth shut, you will avoid putting your foot in your mouth or saying embarrassing things.

A condition in which all activity, operation, or movement stops entirely