These quotes (some you might recognise as proverbs) were first assigned to students on our Instagram account. Here, we provide meaning and examples of how these quotes can be used in your composition.

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All proverbs are quotes but not all quotes are proverbs

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4. For example, a school can only be described as a
successful school if the performance of its weakest
student is satisfactory because a chain is only as
strong as its weakest link.

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6. For example, one who can only afford to own an old car
feels that owning a brand-new car is better when seeing
his peers buy a new car. The truth is both cars can still
bring him to the same destination. It is just that people
tend to think that the grass is always greener on the
other side.

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8. For example, when preparing for a class presentation,
a student needs to ask for his friend’s opinion on the
slides, to make sure that the slides are clear and the
content is understood. This can make the presentation
better as two heads are better than one.

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10. For example, nobody can live alone. Everybody needs
other people in their lives. For example, as a family, we
need our family members. A student needs other
students or friends to help them in their studies or in
their lives as a student. No man is an island.

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12. For example, a student who has never stayed in a hostel naturally
adapts to the life in a hostel once he registers to stay in the
hostel. There are rules and regulations to be followed, to make
his life more organized. If breakfast at home is at 08:00 a.m. but
at the hostel it is at 07:00 a.m., a change in daily routine is
required. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

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14. For example, one who submits his proposal later
than the deadline, faces rejection from his superior.
He can appeal and beg but if he has no substantial
excuse, it is unlikely his proposal will be considered.
There is no use crying over spilled milk.

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16. In 3 years, Alex has been transferred to 3 different
schools because of his father's occupation and this has
interrupted his studies for SPM and the relationship
with his friends. He has no post in school and unable
to fit in just as a rolling stone gathers no moss.

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18. For example, one has to accept an offer which is
below the initial price of something that he is selling
if after posting multiple advertisements on the social
media, that is the only offer he gets. After all, half a
loaf is better than none.

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20. For example, before moving to a new company, one usually
assesses all the risks and possibilities. A lot of factors are
considered including short term and long term effects
before a resignation letter is submitted. This shows that it
is advisable to look before you leap.

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22. Serena Williams, for instance, had started practising
tennis since she was young. She woke up at 6 a.m. every
day to practise tennis before going to school. She finally
reached the No.1 ranking before she turned 20 years old.
She is the epitome of ‘diligence is the mother of good
luck’.

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24. For example, the prices for Perodua cars dropped in
June. Many Malaysians use this as an opportunity to
buy new cars. The prices are expected to increase next
year, so they are making hay while the sun shines.

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26. Voluntary groups usually work together proving
that many hands make light work. Activities like
cleaning beaches, distributing food to the homeless
and helping flood victims need a lot of people.