
it does not matter if a cat is black or white as / so long as it catches mice
/ɪt dʌznˌɑːt mˈæɾɚ ɪf ɐ kˈæt ɪz blˈæk ɔːɹ wˈaɪt æz ɔːɹ sˌoʊ lˈɑːŋ æz ɪt kˈætʃᵻz mˈaɪs/
sentenceused to imply that achieving the desired outcome is more important than superficial qualities or traditional approaches, highlighting the importance of practicality and effectiveness

a king's chaff is worth more than other men's corn
/ɐ kˈɪŋz tʃˈæf ɪz wˈɜːθ mˈoːɹ ðɐn ˈʌðɚ mˈɛnz kˈɔːɹn/
sentenceused to imply that something associated with a person in a position of power is perceived as more valuable than the same thing associated with someone of lesser status, regardless of its actual worth
