Sure! Here are ten old sayings, also known as proverbs, along with their meanings:
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A penny saved is a penny earned.
- Saving money is as valuable as earning it.
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Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
- Don’t assume you'll achieve something before it actually happens.
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Actions speak louder than words.
- What someone does is more important than what they say.
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
- Different people have different views on what is beautiful.
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
- Adapt to the customs and practices of the place you are in.
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Birds of a feather flock together.
- People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.
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A stitch in time saves nine.
- Taking care of problems early can prevent them from becoming larger issues.
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The early bird catches the worm.
- Those who start early or take initiative are more likely to succeed.
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You can’t judge a book by its cover.
- Don't evaluate someone or something solely based on appearance.
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All that glitters is not gold.
- Not everything that looks valuable or attractive is actually valuable.
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