Contradictory Proverbs

[unsub2O17]

This is like favorite quotes, but, I think, more fun. For instance, "fools rush in where angels fear to tread" vs. "nothing ventured, nothing gained" or "too many cooks spoil the broth" vs. "many hands make light work" or "haste makes waste" vs. "a stitch in time saves nine". Get the idea? All contributions welcome.

[+ Charlie]

"Look before you leap," but "He who hesitates is lost."

[jjkrkwood]

"The MORE the Merrier"....... Hardly!

 

"He who Laughs Last, Laughs Best" ...... Nah, he just laughs LAST !

 

"Every Cloud has a silver Lining"..... Nope, they just have darkness and moisture

[jgoo]

"Whoever Dies with the Most Toys Wins"

[+ Charlie]

"Beware of Greeks bearing gifts" but "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth."

[jjkrkwood]

I think Charlie grasped the goal of this thread BEST.....

 

It was obviously lost on me....

[Samai139]

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

" A fool and his money are soon parted." versus "Clothes make the man."

"One hand washes the other." versus "If you want a job done well, do it yourself."

[+ purplekow]

Into every life a little rain must fall. Happiness will be yours if you make a smile your umbrella.

[Steven_Draker]

"The pen is mightier than the sword" vs "Actions speak louder than words"

 

"Better safe than sorry" vs "Nothing ventured, nothing gained"

 

"You're never too old to learn" vs "You can't teach an old dog new tricks"

 

[+ Charlie]

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" but "A man's reach should exceed his grasp."

[+ azdr0710]

"Better Late Than Never" vs. "The Early Bird Gets The Worm"

[orbital sander]

"The pot calling the kettle black"

often used in this forum...

[unsub2O17]

How's this (not quite but you get the idea):

 

"Thou shall not steal" versus "God helps those who help themselves"

[seeker630]

How's this (not quite but you get the idea):

 

"Thou shall not steal" versus "God helps those who help themselves"

I think this is my favorite so far!