1. A bad beginning makes a bad ending. A bad beginning makes a bad ending. ? 2. A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept. Don’t keep the cake, get rid of the bad habit. ? 3. A bad workman always blames his tools. A bad workman always blames his tools. ? 4. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Two birds in the forest are not as good as one bird in the hand. ? 5. A body without knowledge is like a house without a foundation. A body without knowledge is like a house without a foundation. ? 6. A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. A book is like a garden carried in the pocket. ? 7. A candle lights others and consumes itself. A candle lights others and consumes itself. ? 8. A door must be either shut or open. If the door is not closed, it must be opened. It must be one of the two. /either/or. ? 9. A friend is a second self. A friend is a second self. ? 10. A good beginning makes a good ending. If you want to have a good ending, you must first make a good beginning. ? 11. A good medicine tastes bitter. ? 12. A lazy youth, a lousy age. A lazy youth, a lousy age. ? 13. A life without a friend is a life without a sun. A life without a friend is a life without a sun. ? 14. A little help is worth a deal of pity. An action is worth a basket of empty words. ? 15. A little is better than none. A little is better than none. ? 16. A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. A little knowledge can cause harm to others. ? 17. A little labor, much health. Move around frequently, no illness or pain. ? 18. A little learning is a dangerous thing. A little learning is a dangerous thing. ? 19. A little of everything, and nothing at all. ? 20. A man is never too old to learn. Live until you are old and learn. ? 21. A merry heart goes all the way. A happy mood and a happy life. ? 22. A picture is a poem without words. A picture is a poem without words. ? 23. A snow year, a good year. Auspicious snow heralds a good year. ? 24. A thing of beauty is a joy for ever. ? 25. A thousand mile trip begins with one step. ? 26. A tree is known by its fruit. You can know its person by watching its behavior. ? 27. A word spoken cannot be recalled. A word spoken cannot be recalled. ? 28. A word to the wise is enough. A wise person does not need to elaborate. ? 29. A work ill done must be twice done. If the work is not done well, you have to go back to work. ? 30. Act fairly by all men. Treat everyone equally.