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Bilgi ve Bilgelik - Tedbirin Önemi

Dive into English proverbs that depict the importance of cautiousness, like "a postern door makes a thief" and "careless talk costs lives".

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Knowledge & Wisdom
children and fools must not play with edged tools

used to caution against engaging in activities or using tools that could be dangerous, particularly for individuals who lack experience or knowledge

deneyimsiz kişiler tehlikeli işler yapmamalı

deneyimsiz kişiler tehlikeli işler yapmamalı

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above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it

used to emphasize that it is important to protect one's thoughts and emotions, as they have a powerful influence on one's actions and behavior

içini temiz tut, dışın da temiz olur

içini temiz tut, dışın da temiz olur

[Cümle]
better go about than fall into the ditch

used to emphasize that it is better to take a longer or more circuitous route if it reduces the risk of danger or failure

önce can, sonra canan

önce can, sonra canan

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careless talk costs lives

used to caution against speaking without proper consideration or caution, particularly in situations where the stakes are high or the consequences of one's words could be serious

dilin kemiği yoktur ama kırar

dilin kemiği yoktur ama kırar

[Cümle]
discretion is the better part of valor

used to suggest that sometimes it may be wiser to exercise caution and avoid a potentially risky or dangerous situation, even if it may seem less courageous or brave to do so

cesaretin çoğu basirettir

cesaretin çoğu basirettir

[Cümle]
a live dog is better than a dead lion

used to suggest that it is better to be humble and appreciate the gift of life, than to pursue fame or power at the cost of one's own well-being or life

tilkinin dirisi, aslanın ölüsünden yeğdir

tilkinin dirisi, aslanın ölüsünden yeğdir

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a postern door makes a thief

used to caution against creating opportunities for wrongdoing or crime, as even an honest person may be tempted to engage in wrongdoing if an opportunity presents itself

fırsatçı hırsızın anasıdır

fırsatçı hırsızın anasıdır

[Cümle]
an ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit

used to suggest that it is often better to be cautious and use good judgment, than to rely solely on one's wit or cleverness

nerede susacağını bilmek esprili olmaktan daha önemlidir

nerede susacağını bilmek esprili olmaktan daha önemlidir

[Cümle]
fast bind, fast find

used to imply that by securing or organizing something well, it will be easier to find or retrieve when needed

iyice ara, kolayca bul

iyice ara, kolayca bul

[Cümle]
good swimmers are often drowned

used to warn against overconfidence, suggesting that even those who are skilled or experienced can still experience failure or harm

deneyimli yüzücüler bile boğulabilir

deneyimli yüzücüler bile boğulabilir

[Cümle]
it is the pace that kills

used to suggest that it is often the speed or intensity of one's actions that can lead to failure or harm

acele işe şeytan karışır

acele işe şeytan karışır

[Cümle]
the highest branch is not the safest roost

used to caution against blindly pursuing the most prestigious or desirable option, without considering the potential risks or drawbacks

konumunda yükselmek güvende olduğun anlamına gelmez

konumunda yükselmek güvende olduğun anlamına gelmez

[Cümle]
those who play at bowls, must look out for rubbers

used to emphasize the importance of being prepared because even if one is skilled or experienced in a particular activity, unexpected challenges or obstacles may still arise

her işin bir inceliği vardır

her işin bir inceliği vardır

[Cümle]
though honey is sweet, do not lick it off a briar

used to emphasize the importance of considering the potential harm or danger associated with something attractive or tempting

balın tadı güzel olsa da, diken üzerinde yalamayın

balın tadı güzel olsa da, diken üzerinde yalamayın

[Cümle]
the only free cheese is in the mousetrap

used to warn that there is often a hidden cost or risk associated with something that appears to be free or easy to obtain

bedava peynir sadece fare kapanında olur

bedava peynir sadece fare kapanında olur

[Cümle]
words must be weighed, not counted

used to emphasize that it is more important to consider the meaning and impact of what is being said, rather than simply focusing on the number of words being used

söz gümüş, sükut altındır

söz gümüş, sükut altındır

[Cümle]
to mention rope in the house of a man who has been hanged

used to advise individuals to avoid certain topics or words in sensitive situations, showing respect for others' feelings and experiences

mezarlıkta horoz ötmüş

mezarlıkta horoz ötmüş

[ifade]
not shit where you eat

used to advise people to avoid doing things that could have negative consequences on their current situation or environment, particularly in the workplace or personal relationships

yediğin kaba pisleme

yediğin kaba pisleme

[Cümle]
if you cannot be good, be careful

used to say that if someone cannot behave or act in an ethical manner, they should at least be cautious and take steps to minimize the negative consequences of their actions

eğer uslu duramayacaksan dikkatli davran

eğer uslu duramayacaksan dikkatli davran

[Cümle]
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