17 Pairs of Contradictory Proverbs

1. Look before you leap He who hesitates is lost 2. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again Don't beat your head against a brick wall 3. Absence makes the heart grow fonder Out of sight, out of mind 4. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today Don't cross the bridge until you come to it 5. Two heads are better than one Paddle your own canoe 6. More haste less speed Time waits for no man 7. You're never too old to learn You can't teach an old dog new tricks 8. A word to the wise is sufficient Talk is cheap 9. It's better to be safe than sorry Nothing ventured, nothing gained 10. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth Beware of Greeks bearing gifts 11. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you Nice guys finish last 12. Hitch your wagon to a star Don't bite off more than you can chew 13. Many hands make light work Too many cooks spoil the broth 14. Don't judge a book by its cover Clothes make the man

15. The squeaking wheel gets the grease Silence is golden 16. Birds of a feather flock together Opposites attract 17. The pen is mightier than the sword Actions speak louder than words