Contradictory Paired Proverbs

[Pellice]

I am a collector of contradictory paired proverbs. As the final proverb in a book of proverbs given to me long ago by my mother said, "Proverbs contradict each other. That is the wisdom of mankind."

So I'm going to try setting up a poll for some of my favorites. I'm not giving that weaselly third option, "They're BOTH right" because I'm not asking for an eternal truth, just the approach you normally opt for.

**Besides, this little exercise of mine has led me to an eternal truth that I am uncomfortable with: the sum of human wisdom may be found in two word - It depends ...

 

[Mdlerth]

If you choose not to decide you still have made a choice

I think I've been luckier making a bold decision. The times I waited to probably cost me more. And I'm not just talking about money.

 

[TDub]

As the final proverb in a book of proverbs given to me long ago by my mother said, "Proverbs contradict each other. That is the wisdom of mankind.

Love this. Being comfortable with the gray, with contradictions. A part of the key to happiness IMO.

 

[Rianne]

How about "what goes around comes around"
I like this one. There's no time limit, nothing specific stated. I think of it as justice.

 

[Spock]

measure twice, cut once.

 

[MrsHaloFIRE]

A bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush
vice
Good things come to those who wait

 

[Music Lover]

measure twice, cut once.

Measure once, swear twice

 

[Chuckanut]

He who hesitates is lost.

Look before you leap.

 

[MissMolly]

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

 

[HFWR]

Always, no wait, never...

 

[Souschef]

Many hands make light work
Too many cooks spoil the broth

 

[Car-Guy]

"Never put off tomorrow what you can do today" (you can "never" be sure what tomorrow might bring)


And of course, for this forum, "Buy low and sell high".

 

[COcheesehead]

Failing to plan is planning to fail.
Live in the moment

 

[calmloki]

The double meaning saying, "live well below your means."

 

[imoldernu]

Good things come in small packages
The bigger the better

...and, this quote from Seeking alpha about rising falling markets.

What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from." - T.S. Eliot

 

[Chuckanut]

A woman without her man is nothing.

A woman, without her, man is nothing.

 

[Newventurer]

fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me

 

[mystang52]

A woman without her man is nothing.

A woman, without her, man is nothing.

Bravo; the best one I've seen.

 

[Montecfo]

Women: can't live with them, pass the beer nuts.

 

[gretah]

Men.
Can't live with 'em.
Can't shoot 'em.

 

[Montecfo]

Men.
Can't live with 'em.
Can't shoot 'em.

I was just quoting the well known proverb. Don't shoot the messenger.

 

[btdt22]

Time flies when you're having fun..........or my own favorite



Fun flies when you're doing time......or


Time flies when you're having rum

 

[gcgang]

Everything in moderation.
YOLO. Go for the gusto.

 

[ERD50]

Time flies when you're having fun..........or my own favorite



Fun flies when you're doing time......or


Time flies when you're having rum

Time flies like an arrow;
fruit flies like a banana.

-ERD50

 

[NW-Bound]

You’re never too old to learn.

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.