anger is the one thing made better by delay
/ˈæŋɡɚɹ ɪz ðə wˈʌn θˈɪŋ mˌeɪd bˈɛɾɚ baɪ dɪlˈeɪ/
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used to highlight the importance of controlling emotions and suggests that delaying a response to situations that cause anger can lead to a more appropriate reaction
let not the sun go down on your wrath / anger 
/lˈɛt nˌɑːt ðə sˈʌn ɡˌoʊ dˌaʊn ˌɑːn jʊɹ ɹˈæθ ˈæŋɡɚ/
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used to imply that one should not hold onto feelings of anger or resentment for too long and should strive to resolve conflicts or issues before the end of the day
it is not work that kills, but worry
/ɪt ɪz nˌɑːt wˈɜːk ðæt kˈɪlz bˌʌt wˈʌɹi/
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used to suggest that stress and anxiety can be more harmful to one's health and well-being than hard physical labor
you can only die once, so do not die a thousand times worrying about it
/juː kæn ˈoʊnli dˈaɪ wˈʌns sˌoʊ duːnˌɑːt dˈaɪ ɐ θˈaʊzənd tˈaɪmz wˈʌɹɪɪŋ ɐbˈaʊt ɪt/
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used to suggest that excessive worry and anxiety can be more harmful than the actual event that is causing the worry
envy (has) never enriched any man
/ˈɛnvi hɐz nˈɛvɚɹ ɛnɹˈɪtʃt ˌɛni mˈæn/
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used t suggest that being envious of others does not lead to personal success or enrichment, emphasizing the importance of focusing on one's own strengths and accomplishments
envy shoots at others and wounds itself / herself
/ˈɛnvi ʃˈuːts æt ˈʌðɚz ænd wˈuːndz ɪtsˈɛlf hɜːsˈɛlf/
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used to suggest that envy can harm oneself more than the person one is envious of, emphasizing the negative impact of envy on personal well-being and success
jealousy is a green-eyed monster
/dʒˈɛləsi ɪz ɐ ɡɹˈiːnˈaɪd mˈɑːnstɚ/
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used to highlight the negative impact of jealousy on personal relationships, emphasizing its potential to breed resentment, suspicion, and destructive behavior
age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul
/ˈeɪdʒ mˈeɪ ɹˈɪŋkəl ðə fˈeɪs bˌʌt lˈæk ʌv ɛnθˈuːzɪˌæzəm ɹˈɪŋkəlz ðə sˈoʊl/
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used to imply that while aging may cause physical changes, a lack of passion or enthusiasm can have a more profound effect on one's inner self and sense of fulfillment
it is a poor / sad heart that never rejoices
/ɪt ɪz ɐ pˈʊɹ sˈæd hˈɑːɹt ðæt nˈɛvɚ ɹɪdʒˈɔɪsᵻz/
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used to imply that joy can be found even in difficult circumstances, and that a life without joy or happiness is lacking in richness and fulfillment
all things grow with time except grief
/ˈɔːl θˈɪŋz ɡɹˈoʊ wɪð tˈaɪm ɛksˈɛpt ɡɹˈiːf/
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used to suggest that with the passage of time, the intensity of grief gradually decreases
a guilty conscience needs no accuser
/ɐ ɡˈɪlti kˈɑːnʃəns nˈiːdz nˈoʊ ɐkjˈuːzɚ/
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used to suggest that feelings of guilt or unease can be a powerful motivator for someone to confess or seek forgiveness, even if no one else is aware of their wrongdoing
nice work if you can get it
/nˈaɪs wˈɜːk ɪf juː kæn ɡˈɛt ɪt/
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used for expressing jealousy over what someone already has or achieved without putting much effort
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