Quotes

1. 1.Do you remember that time when our volleyball girls went on stage to receive their medals for winning second place in the inter-school friendly match? Why do you think they won?
2. 2. Have you ever heard of this saying?
3. 3. What does it mean? You have to practise a skill a lot to become good at it.
4. 4. Thus, when we use it in our writing, we can say: Don’t give up yet! Practice makes perfect. You will definitely do better if you practise more.
5. 5. Proverbs
6. 6. What are proverbs? A simple saying Popularly known and repeated Expresses a truth They are often metaphorical We can use them in our writing as long as they are related to the topic!
7. 7. Don’t judge a book by its cover Meaning: Don’t assume the worth or value of something by its outward appearance alone. Sentence: Don’t judge a book by its cover. Just because he looks scrawny, it doesn’t mean he will not beat you in the swim meet next month. Day 1 20 Aug 2014
8. 8. When the going gets tough, the tough get going Meaning: Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder. Sentence: The football team was losing the game. Thus, at half-time, the coach reminded them that when the going gets tough, the tough get going. Day 1 20 Aug 2014
9. 9. Don’t judge a book by its cover Don’t assume the worth or value of something by its outward appearance alone. When the going gets tough, the tough get going Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder. Day 1 20 Aug 2014
10. 10. No man is an island Meaning: You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. Sentence: Get along well with your classmates. No man is an island. You will need to rely on each other in time to come. Day 2 22 Aug 2014
11. 11. When in Rome, do as the Romans do Meaning: Behave however the people around you behave. Adapt yourself to the customs of the places you visit. Sentence: Koreans do not pick up their rice bowls because it is considered rude in their culture. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When visiting Korea, remember to follow suit to show respect for their culture. Day 2 22 Aug 2014
12. 12. No man is an island Meaning: You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people. When in Rome, do as the Romans do Meaning: Behave however the people around you behave. Adapt yourself to the customs of the places you visit. Day 2 22 Aug 2014
13. 13. The pen is mightier than the sword Meaning: Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. Sentence: Reason is the only way to win the people over from the tyrants. The pen is mightier than the sword. Day 3 22 Aug 2014
14. 14. Two wrongs don’t make a right Meaning: When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse. Sentence: I really wanted to punch him after he humiliated me in public, but I knew that two wrongs don’t make a right. Day 3 22 Aug 2014
15. 15. The pen is mightier than the sword Meaning: Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want. Two wrongs don’t make a right Meaning: When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse. Day 3 22 Aug 2014
16. 16. There’s no such thing as a free lunch Meaning: Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost. Sentence: There’s no such thing as a free lunch. The advertisement may say you would receive an expensive camera for free, but you’ll most likely have to pay more for something else. Day 4 25 Aug 2014
17. 17. Never look a gift horse in the mouth Meaning: Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a gift. Sentence: This may not be the car of your dreams, but it still works well. I would be inclined not to look a gift horse in the mouth if I were you. Day 4 25 Aug 2014
18. 18. There’s no such thing as a free lunch Meaning: Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost. Never look a gift horse in the mouth Meaning: Don’t be ungrateful when you receive a gift. Day 4 25 Aug 2014
19. 19. You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs Meaning: It is difficult to achieve something important without causing any unpleasant effects. Sentence: Some people will definitely be unhappy with the new arrangement in the company, but you can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs. This is the only way to ensure that the company advances. Day 5 26 Aug 2014
20. 20. Beggars can’t be choosers Meaning: If you are asking for a favour from someone, you just have to take whatever they give you. Sentence: I asked John if he could lend me his bicycle and he sent me this old, rusty one. Well, beggars can’t be choosers. Day 5 26 Aug 2014
21. 21. You can’t make an omelette without breaking a few eggs Meaning: It is difficult to achieve something important without causing any unpleasant effects. Beggars can’t be choosers Meaning: If you are asking for a favour from someone, you just have to take whatever they give you. Day 5 26 Aug 2014
22. 22. Too many cooks spoil the broth Meaning: When there are too many people trying to lead and give their opinions, it's confusing and leads to bad results. Jobs and projects should have one or two strong leaders. Sentence: There is no leader. Everyone is giving commands, but nobody is following them. Too many cooks spoil the broth. We need one appointed leader that we can listen to. Day 6 27 Aug 2014
23. 23. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you Meaning: Don’t be ungrateful to the person who has helped you in some way. Sentence: Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. Your parents may not be perfect, but without them, you wouldn’t have gotten this far in life. Day 6 27 Aug 2014
24. 24. Too many cooks spoil the broth Meaning: When there are too many people trying to lead and giving their opinions, it's confusing and leads to bad results. Jobs and projects should have one or two strong leaders. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you Meaning: Don’t be ungrateful to the Day 6 27 Aug 2014
25. 25. The grass is always greener on the other side Meaning: People tend to want whatever they don't have. Sentence: Sometimes, I think I would’ve been happier if I had chosen to shift to Australia earlier. Well, the grass is always greener on the other side! Day 7 28 Aug 2014
26. 26. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you Meaning: Don’t do mean things to people. Treat them like how you want to be treated. Sentence: If you don’t want him to treat you in this way, then you shouldn’t have done it to him in the first place. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Day 7 28 Aug 2014
27. 27. The grass is always greener on the other side Meaning: People tend to want whatever they don't have. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you Meaning: Don’t do mean things to people. Treat them like how you want to be treated. Day 7 28 Aug 2014
28. 28. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what's valuable. Sentence: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. You may not appreciate the painting on the wall, but there are other people who do. Day 8 29 Aug 2014
29. 29. A leopard will never change its spots Meaning: It is something that you say that means that a person’s character, especially if it is bad, will not change, even if they pretend they have. Sentence: I doubt this punishment has made Chris learn his lesson. A leopard will never change its spots. Day 8 29 Aug 2014
30. 30. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what's valuable. A leopard will never change its spots Meaning: It is something that you say that means that a person’s character, especially if it is bad, will not change, even if they pretend they have. Day 8 29 Aug 2014
31. 31. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch Meaning: You should not count on something before it happens. Sentence: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. You have not received your examination results yet; don’t assume that you will definitely do well just because you thought you knew all the answers. Day 9 01 Sep 2014
32. 32. A poor workman always blames his tools Meaning: A person who has done something badly will seek to lay the blame on their equipment rather than admit their own lack of skill. Sentence: As the saying goes, a poor workman always blames his tools. Instead of blaming the oven for your burnt cake, perhaps you should think about what you have done that has gone wrong. Day 9 01 Sep 2014
33. 33. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch Meaning: You should not count on something before it happens. A poor workman always blames his tools Meaning: A person who has done something badly will seek to lay the blame on their equipment rather than admit their own lack of skill. Day 9 01 Sep 2014
34. 34. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful. Sentence: Nobody really understood why Pete fancies June so much. I guess beauty really lies in the eye of the beholder. Day 10 02 Sep 2014
35. 35. Actions speak louder than words Meaning: Just saying that you'll do something doesn't mean much. Doing it is harder and more meaningful. Sentence: You keep saying that you will do your share of the project. Please remember that actions speak louder than words. Day 10 02 Sep 2014
36. 36. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder Meaning: Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful. Actions speak louder than words Meaning: Just saying that you'll do something doesn't mean much. Doing it is harder and more meaningful. Day 10 02 Sep 2014