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Proverbs

For each numbered proverb on the left, choose which proverb (A-N) is the contradiction.

1. All good things come to those who wait A. Never judge a book by its cover

2. Birds of a feather flock together B. Out of sight, Out of mind

3. Absence makes the heart grow fonder C. Forewarned is forearmed

4. Clothes make the man D. Act in haste, Repent at leisure

5. Don't cross your bridges before you come to


E. It ain't over 'till it's over
them

6. Good things come in small packages F. The squeaky wheel gets the grease

G. All work and no play makes Jack a dull


7. Great starts make great finishes
boy

8. He who hesitates is lost H. The bigger the better


9. Practice makes perfect I. One man's meat is another man's poison

10. Silence is golden J. Actions speak louder than words

11. The pen is mightier than the sword K. Fools seldom differ

12. You're never too old to learn L. Time and tide wait for no man

13. What's good for the goose is good for the


M. Opposites attract
gander

14. Wise men think alike N. You can't teach an old dog new tricks

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