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Perseverance - Means & Solutions

Explore English proverbs regarding means and solutions, including "care is no cure" and "where there is a will, there is a way".

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Perseverance
you cannot make bricks without straw

used to imply that attempting to complete a task without the proper tools or resources will result in failure or subpar results

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where there is a will, there is a way

used to emphasize that if a person is determined enough to do something, they will find a way to do it, regardless of the obstacles or challenges

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if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem

used to suggest that not taking action to solve a problem is equivalent to contributing to it

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dirty water will quench (any) fire

used to imply that sometimes a quick solution to a problem may seem effective, but it can actually cause more harm than good

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distant water will not quench your immediate thirst

used to imply that a solution or resource that is far away or inaccessible cannot address an immediate need or problem, emphasizing the need for practical and immediate solutions

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least said, soonest mended

used to suggest that sometimes it is best to say as little as possible about a problem or conflict in order to avoid making it worse

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care is no cure

used to suggest that simply being concerned or worried about a problem or situation is not enough to solve it

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if you are in a hole, stop digging

used to imply that when one finds oneself in a difficult situation, it is important to stop doing things that are making it worse and instead focus on finding a solution

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