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American Proverbs (J / K / L / M)

American Proverbs (J / K / L / M)

Proverbs are popularly defined as short expressions of popular wisdom. Efforts to improve on the popular definition have not led to a more precise definition. The wisdom is in the form of a general observation about the world or a bit of advice, sometimes more nearly an attitude toward a situation.

J

  • Jack of all trades, Master of none.
  • Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
    • Be humble and earnest in your actions.

K

  • Kill them with kindness.
    • Maintain integrity and honor; it will accomplish more than retaliation.
  • Kill two birds with one stone.
    • To accomplish two objectives with a single action.
  • Keep it simple, stupid (or otherwise known as "K.I.S.S.")
    • (Variant) Keep it simple and stupid.
    • (Variant) Keep it short and simple.
      • The more details one is forced to keep track of, the higher the chance of failure.
  • Knowledge is like manure, it's only good when spread.
    • It's best to spread information, or good word, of any kind.

L

  • Leave well enough alone
  • Let sleeping dogs lie.
    • Don't disturb a situation that would result in trouble or complications.
  • Life is a journey, not a destination.
  • Life is like a box of chocolate; it's full of surprises
    • Variant: Life is like a box of chocolates; You never know what you're gonna get. - Forest Gump
  • Like father, like son.
  • Listen and silent are spelled using the same letters
  • Loose lips sink ships.
  • Looks like the shoe's on the other foot.
    • Meaning: the situation has completely reversed.

M

  • Many hands make light work.
  • Many roads lead to Rome. Note: not all roads.
    • Working together can get the job done easier, and more efficiently
  • Misery loves company.
  • Misery plus time equals humor.
  • Money is like manure, it does no good until it is spread.
  • Money talks, BS walks.
    • In business, "show me the money" is the rule of thumb, papers must be signed, collateral promised, not much trust is placed on "good faith."

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