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."