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This or That: Opposite Proverbs

Here are a few pairs of opposite proverbs. Both proverbs can be appropriate in different situations. However, I think that it would be fun if everyone votes for the proverb they like more in each couple. At least, I’m very curious to see the results.

Let’s have an interesting discussion: share your favorite proverbs in the comments below.

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  • Question of

    Pick one

    • Too many cooks spoil the broth.
    • Many hands make light work.
  • Question of

    Pick one

    • Birds of a feather flock together.
    • Opposites attract.
  • Question of

    Pick one

    • You are never too old to learn.
    • You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
  • Question of

    Pick one

    • The best things come in small pakages.
    • The bigger, the better.
  • Question of

    Pick one

    • Clothes make the man.
    • Never judge a book by its cover.
  • Question of

    Pick one

    • Slow and steady wins the race.
    • Time waits for no man.
  • Question of

    Pick one

    • Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
    • Out of sight, out of mind.
  • Question of

    Pick one

    • It’s better to be safe than sorry.
    • Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

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Written by ellie925

44 Comments

  1. Results:

    Too many cooks spoil the broth. (14 votes) – 50%
    Many hands make light work. (14 votes) – 50%

    Birds of a feather flock together. (12 votes) – 50%
    Opposites attract. (12 votes) – 50%

    You are never too old to learn. (18 votes) – 78%
    You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. (5 votes) – 22%

    The best things come in small pakages. (18 votes) – 82%
    The bigger, the better. (4 votes) – 18%

    Clothes make the man. (1 votes) – 4%
    Never judge a book by its cover. (22 votes) – 96%

    Slow and steady wins the race. (12 votes) – 55%
    Time waits for no man. (10 votes) – 45%

    Absence makes the heart grow fonder. (11 votes) – 52%
    Out of sight, out of mind. (10 votes) – 48%

    It’s better to be safe than sorry. (12 votes) – 55%
    Nothing ventured, nothing gained. (10 votes) – 45%

  2. It’s very interesting so far! As I expected, many of the proverbs in each couple have similar results, but here are a few interesting ones:

    You are never too old to learn. (16 votes) – 80%
    You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. (4 votes) – 20%

    The best things come in small packages. (15 votes) – 79%
    The bigger, the better. (4 votes) – 21%

    Clothes make the man. (1 votes) – 5%
    Never judge a book by its cover. (19 votes) – 95%

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  3. Interesting to see these proverbs in contrast. In answer to your request, an important proverb to know is “Guard your heart with all diligence for it will determine the course of your life” (Proverbs 4:23).

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