Think ahead and predict

"Know which way the wind blows."

-Meaning: If we understand what is occurring in changing and/or tough times, it can help us predict what will happen in the future.

Think - and Digest

"What goes around, comes around."

-Meaning: How you treat others, is how you should expect to be treated.

Ingenious or Not so ingenious, we all have great minds

"Great minds think alike."

-Meaning: Many times, you will see that people that think like you usually say the exact same thing as you, and/or act the same way.

Stay calm

"Don't bite the hand that feeds you."

-Meaning: Don't fight or argue with your parents (or guardian), whatever they ask, be obedient. If you feel what the have asked of you is unfair or wrong, stay calm and ask them to rethink what they really want you to do.  

Giving Hope

"The darkest hour is just before the dawn."

-Meaning: There is always hope, even when you feel something is impossible.

Social Groups

"Birds of a feather flock together."

 -Meaning: Those of similar taste or interests tend to stick together in groups. 

When in doubt, choose the one that will give you profit.

"A bird in your hand is worth two more in the bush."

-Meaning: It's better and more useful to have a small advantage than the only the chance of a greater advantage.  

Not Literally!

"There is more than one way to kill a cat."

-Meaning: There is more than one way of reaching an goal; equifinality.

English Proverb

"Physician, heal thyself."

-Meaning:  This phrase relates to the readiness and ability of physicians to heal sickness in others while sometimes not being able or willing to heal themselves. It also suggests that physicians, while often being able to help the sick, cannot always do so and, when sick themselves, are no better placed than anyone else.

Views about oneself

"Beauty is only skin deep."

-Meaning: What is on the outside, might not portray the inside of a person. 

Chinese Proverb

"Once a word leaves your mouth, you cannot chase it back even with the swiftest horse."

-Meaning: Be careful of what you say, because once you say it you can't take it back.

Very Well Known Proverb

"Don't judge a book by its cover."
-Meaning: You shouldn't prejudge the worth or value of something, by its outward appearance alone.

One of my Favorites

"Bitter medicine can heal disability, but the bitter truth can only destroy friendships."
-Meaning: Watch what you say, for if you are always honest with your friends they may misunderstand your constructive criticism.