051 The fairest rose is at last withered – Even the most beautiful rose eventually fades.052 Every dog has his day – Even the lowest person will have their moment of triumph.053 First thrive and then wive – Succeed in your career before considering marriage.054 Example is better than precept – Leading by example is more effective than giving instructions.055 The early bird catches the worm – Early birds get the best opportunities.056 He laughs best who laughs last – Don't celebrate too early; the outcome may surprise you.057 Sweet are uses of adversity – Misfortune can lead to fortune; there's good in every bad.058 The best often the enemy of good – Striving for perfection can prevent you from accomplishing good enough.059 Catch not at shadow and lose the substance – Don't focus on trivial matters and neglect the essential.060 Experience is the mother of wisdom – Wisdom comes from life experiences.061 Birds in their little nests agree – Unity is strength; harmony brings prosperity.062 Better bend than break – It's better to compromise than to break under pressure.063 Everything comes to him who waits – Patience pays off; those who wait will be rewarded.064 Every little helps – Every bit helps; small efforts can make a big difference.065 A good name is sooner lost than won – A good reputation is easily lost but hard to earn.066 Easier said than done – Actions are harder than words; it's easy to talk but difficult to walk the talk.067 Enough is as good as a feast – Moderation is key; too much of a good thing can be bad.068 Bread is the staff of life – Food is essential for life; it's what sustains us.069 After a storm comes a calm – Troubles are followed by peace and tranquility.070 The best of friends must part – Even the closest friends must eventually part ways.071 Don't put the cart before the horse – Don't do things in the wrong order; priorities matter.072 Hoist your sail when the wind is fair – Take advantage of opportunities when they arise.073 A contented mind is a perpetual feast – Contentment is the greatest happiness.074 Better be sure than sorry – It's better to be cautious than to regret later.075 All roads lead to Rome – Different paths can lead to the same destination.076 Blood is thicker than water – Family bonds are stronger than anything else.077 Brevity is the soul of wit – Conciseness is the essence of wisdom.078 Between two stools you fall to the ground – Trying to sit on both sides will result in failure.079 Custom reconciles us to everything – Habituation makes anything acceptable.080 Discontent is the first step in progress – Dissatisfaction is the spark that ignites progress.