Notions & Feelings

Notions & Feelings - Negative Feelings

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anger is the one thing made better by delay
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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
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let not the sun go down on your wrath / anger 
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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
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it is not work that kills, but worry
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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
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you can only die once, so do not die a thousand times worrying about it
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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
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envy (has) never enriched any man
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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
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envy shoots at others and wounds itself / herself
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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
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jealousy is a green-eyed monster
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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
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age may wrinkle the face, but lack of enthusiasm wrinkles the soul
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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
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it is a poor / sad heart that never rejoices
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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
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all things grow with time except grief
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used to suggest that with the passage of time, the intensity of grief gradually decreases
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a guilty conscience needs no accuser
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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
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nice work if you can get it
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used for expressing jealousy over what someone already has or achieved without putting much effort
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