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THE ENGLISH PROVERBS
Mustafizur rRhman:
A soft answer turneth away wrath.
=If your reply is polite and tactful you will avoid anger.
Mustafizur rRhman:
A stitch in time saves nine.
=If you deal with a problem at an early stage you will save time and prevent it from getting worse.
Mustafizur rRhman:
A tidy house holds a bored woman
=If a house is always tidy, the owner (woman) has nothing but housework to occupy her time.
Mustafizur rRhman:
A wise head keeps a still tongue
=An intelligent person knows when to stay silent.
Mustafizur rRhman:
A wonder lasts but nine days
=The effects of an amazing or stirring event last only nine days; after that, life goes on as before.
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