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Perseveranza - Azione e Inazione

Padroneggia i proverbi inglesi riguardanti l'azione e l'inazione, come "chi molto parla poco fa" e "domani non arriva mai".

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Perseverance
a man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds

used for saying that if a person continuously engages in empty talk without taking productive action, they will not accomplish anything meaningful or valuable

Le parole senza azioni non producono risultati di valore

Le parole senza azioni non producono risultati di valore

Ex: The politician made many promises during his campaign, but after he was elected, he failed to fulfill any of them.  A man of words and not of deeds is like a garden full of weeds, and the politician's promises were nothing but empty words. 
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few words, (and|) many deeds

used to emphasize the importance of being efficient, effective, and productive, rather than being overly talkative or boastful

Meno parole,  più fatti

Meno parole, più fatti

Ex: The new employee didn't talk much during the meeting, but her work spoke for itself.  Few words many deeds, and that's exactly what the team needed. 
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God helps those who help themselves

used to say that individuals who take action and put in effort to achieve their goals and solve their problems are more likely to receive divine assistance or blessings

Chi si impegna personalmente ha più probabilità di ricevere aiuto

Chi si impegna personalmente ha più probabilità di ricevere aiuto

Ex: The entrepreneur was looking for investors, but he also worked tirelessly to improve his business plan.  He believed that God helps those who help themselves, and he knew that success would come to those who put in the effort. 
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God never sends mouths but He sends meat

used to imply that people should have faith and trust in God's ability to provide for their needs and to solve their problems

Dio provvede ai bisogni delle persone

Dio provvede ai bisogni delle persone

Ex: Whenever I start to worry about my financial situation, I remind myself that God never sends mouths but he sends meat. 
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great talkers are little doers

used to imply that people who talk a lot about their plans or achievements may not be as capable as they appear, and that it is important to look at what people do rather than simply what they say

Chi parla molto può fare poco

Chi parla molto può fare poco

Ex: My boss is always talking about the big projects he wants to start, but he never seems to get anything done.  I guess it's true that great talkers are little doers. 
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he who is absent, is always in the wrong

used to highlight how people tend to assume guilt or fault when someone is not present to provide their perspective or defend themselves

Chi è assente viene facilmente incolpato perché non può difendersi

Chi è assente viene facilmente incolpato perché non può difendersi

Ex: When the project failed, people started to blame the team member who was out of town at the time.  It just goes to show that he who is absent is always in the wrong. 
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saying and doing are two things

used to suggest that what people say or promise is not always what they actually do or follow through with

Dire e fare non sono la stessa cosa

Dire e fare non sono la stessa cosa

Ex: In politics, people often make grand speeches but fail to take action.  It's a reminder that saying and doing are two things. 
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tomorrow never comes

used to emphasize the importance of taking action in the present and avoiding procrastination, as tomorrow is always in the future and becomes today when it arrives

Non rimandare a domani ciò che devi fare oggi

Non rimandare a domani ciò che devi fare oggi

Ex: If we keep saying that we'll do something tomorrow, we'll never actually get anything done because tomorrow never comes. 
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you snooze, you lose

used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

se ti distrai perdi l'occasione, chi arriva tardi perde

se ti distrai perdi l'occasione, chi arriva tardi perde

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise. 
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when in doubt, do nowt

used to advise that when one is uncertain about what to do, it may be better to refrain from taking any action at all

Quando non sei sicuro,  a volte è meglio non fare nulla

Quando non sei sicuro, a volte è meglio non fare nulla

Ex: The investor followed the advice 'when in doubt, do nowt' when she was unsure about a particular stock, and decided to hold off on buying until she had more information. 
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many words will not fill a bushel

used to emphasize the need for action rather than mere talk or empty promises, as using many words does not necessarily lead to to achieving one's goals or solving a problem

Tante parole senza azioni non risolvono i problemi

Tante parole senza azioni non risolvono i problemi

Ex: When my friend kept talking about his plans to start a business, I reminded him that many words will not fill a bushel, and that he needed to start taking action. 
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good words without deeds are (nothing but|meer|) rushes and reeds

used to imply that words or promises are meaningless without actions to back them up

Parole e promesse senza azioni non valgono nulla

Parole e promesse senza azioni non valgono nulla

Ex: When my friend kept making promises but failing to follow through, I reminded him that good words without deeds are rushes and reeds. 
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the road to hell is paved with good intentions

used to imply that good intentions, plans, and promises are only meaningful if they are followed through with action

Le buone intenzioni senza azioni adeguate possono portare a cattivi risultati

Le buone intenzioni senza azioni adeguate possono portare a cattivi risultati

Ex: The politician acknowledged that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that the best way to win the trust and support of voters was to deliver on campaign promises and take concrete actions to address issues. 
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