the phrase βcuriosity killed the catβ is actually not the full phrase it actually is βcuriosity killed the cat but satisfaction brought it backβ so donβt let anyone tell you not to be a curious little baby okay go and be interested in the world uwu
See also:
Blood is thicker than waterΒ The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.
Meaning that relationships formed by choice are stronger than those formed by birth.
Letβs not forget that βJack of all trades, master of noneβ ends with βBut better than a master of one.β
It means that being equally good/average at everything is much better than being perfect at one thing and sucking at everything else. So donβt worry if youβre not perfect at something you do! Being okay is better!
These made me feel better
Also, βgreat minds think alikeβ ends with βbut fools rarely differβ
It goes to show that conformity isnβt always a good thing. And that just because more than one person has the same idea, doesnβt necessarily mean itβs a good idea.
what the fuck why havenβt i heard the full version to any of theseΒ
βBirds of a feather flock togetherβ ends withΒ βuntil the cat comes.β
Itβs actually a warning about fair-weather friends, not an assessment of how complementary people are.
Iβve always felt like these were cut down on purpose.
I really like these phrases and plan on spreading this knowledge.
The early bird catches the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.
I want to make designs out of these.
Funny how all the half-finished ones encourage uniformity and upholding the status-quo, while the complete proverbs encourage likeβ¦living exciting, eclectic lives driven by choice and personal passion.
