Relier Pairs Proverbs and Adages 2Version en ligne Match the proverb or adage with its meaning. par Vanessa Barnett-Loro 1 Better late than never. 2 People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. 3 No man is an island. 4 Fortune favors the bold. 5 Birds of a feather flock together. 6 When in Rome, do as the Romans. 7 When the going gets tough, the tough get going. 8 Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. 9 The pen is mightier than the sword. 10 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. It's best to do something on time -- but if you can't do it on time, do it late. Pretending to be friends with your enemies allows you to watch them carefully and figure out what they're planning. Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself. To fit in in a strange new place, act the way that the people around you are acting. Ideas and words are more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. People like to spend time with others who are similar to them. Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges -- they just work harder. Bad things might happen, so be prepared. People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to live safely.