a contented mind is a perpetual feast
/ɐ kəntˈɛntᵻd mˈaɪnd ɪz ɐ pɚpˈɛtʃuːəl fˈiːst/
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used as a reminder that true happiness and contentment come from within, and that a person who is satisfied with what they have will always feel fulfilled and satisfied
humble hearts often / tend to have humble desires
/hˈʌmbəl hˈɑːɹts ˈɔfən tˈɛnd tʊ hæv hˈʌmbəl dɪzˈaɪɚz/
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used to suggest that modest and unpretentious people tend to have more realistic expectations and are less likely to be disappointed or frustrated by unattainable goals or desires
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
/ɐ bˈɜːd ɪnðə hˈænd ɪz wˈɜːθ tˈuː ɪnðə bˈʊʃ/
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used to imply that it is better to hold onto something you already have for sure, rather than risking it for the possibility of getting more in the future
a happy heart is better than a full purse
/ɐ hˈæpi hˈɑːɹt ɪz bˈɛɾɚ ðˌænə fˈʊl pˈɜːs/
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used to emphasize that true happiness and contentment come from within, and that material wealth is not a guarantee of happiness or fulfillment
better an egg in peace than an ox in war
/bˈɛɾɚɹ ɐn ˈɛɡ ɪn pˈiːs ðˌænən ˈɑːks ɪn wˈɔːɹ/
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used to emphasize that having a peaceful and contented life is more important than having wealth or material possessions that come at the cost of constant conflict or stress
better an egg today than a hen tomorrow
/bˈɛɾɚɹ ɐn ˈɛɡ tədˈeɪ ðˌænə hˈɛn təmˈɔːɹoʊ/
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used to emphasize the importance of valuing what one has in the present moment instead of waiting for something better in the future, which may not materialize
better half an egg than an empty shell
/bˈɛɾɚ hˈæf ɐn ˈɛɡ ðˌænən ˈɛmpti ʃˈɛl/
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used as a reminder to be grateful for what one has and to appreciate the value of even small possessions or accomplishments
little fish are sweet
/lˈɪɾəl fˈɪʃ ɑːɹ swˈiːt/
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used to imply that one should appreciate and value the small things in life, as even small pleasures or accomplishments can bring joy and satisfaction
when all fruit fails, welcome haws
/wˌɛn ˈɔːl fɹˈuːt fˈeɪlz wˈɛlkʌm hˈɔːz/
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used to suggest that when one's first choice or preferred option is not available, one should be flexible and willing to accept something else that may be less desirable but still of value
if you cannot live longer, live deeper
/ɪf juː kænˈɑːt lˈɪv lˈɑːŋɡɚ lˈaɪv dˈiːpɚ/
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used to emphasize that pursuing a purposeful and fulfilling life is more valuable than simply living a long time
it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive
/ɪt ɪz bˈɛɾɚ tə tɹˈævəl hˈoʊpfəli ðɐn tʊ ɐɹˈaɪv/
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used to imply that the experience of working towards a goal can be fulfilling in itself, and that the journey is often more valuable than the destination
being happy is better than being king
/bˌiːɪŋ hˈæpi ɪz bˈɛɾɚ ðɐn bˌiːɪŋ kˈɪŋ/
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used to emphasize that personal happiness and contentment are more important than power or status, as material possessions do not necessarily lead to happiness
better a lean peace than a fat victory
/bˈɛɾɚɹ ɐ lˈiːn pˈiːs ðˌænə fˈæt vˈɪktɚɹi/
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used to imply that it is better to achieve a peaceful resolution, even if it means making some compromises, rather than achieving a victory that comes at a high cost
it is better to be happy than wise
/ɪt ɪz bˈɛɾɚ təbi hˈæpi ðɐn wˈaɪz/
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used to imply that personal happiness and fulfillment are more important than knowledge or academic achievement
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