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Honesty is the best policy.
~ English Proverb, American [16990]
Honesty is the best policy.
~ English Proverb, American [16990]
her true feelings for Matthew, Anna Smith answers,
“They do say, 'honesty is the best policy.'”
Downton Abbey (S02, E01)
The customer is always right.
~ English Expression, American [18881]
The customer is always right.
~ English Expression, American [18881]
The movie, Sin City, opens with an unexpected twist to this old adage:
16, POTD, Proverb of the Day,
Don't bargain for fish which are still in the water.
~ Indian Proverb [16303]
Don't bargain for fish which are still in the water.
~ Indian Proverb [16303]
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16, POTD, Proverb of the Day,
Give the people what they want.
~ English Proverb, American [19180]
Give the people what they want.
~ English Proverb, American [19180]
These words have been the inspiration for numerous songs. Here are three different interpretations:Rock and roll by The Kinks:
Rhythm and blues by The O'Jays on SoulTrain:
Reggae by Jimmy Cliff:
Alternate variation:
~ Common English usage [14998]
It’s good to have big friends in high places.
~ American Proverb [19642]
~ American Proverb [19642]
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If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
~ English Proverb, American [17063]
If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
~ English Proverb, American [17063]
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Need teaches a plan.
~ English Proverb, American [17822]
Need teaches a plan.
~ English Proverb, American [17822]
ALTERNATE VERSIONS:
ORIGIN and HISTORY: Modified versions commonly used by success and motivational teachers.
NOTABLE USE OF PROVERB:
CROSS REFERENCES:
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