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Behavior, Attitude, & Approach - Choices & Decisions

Explore English proverbs regarding choices and decisions with sayings like "he who hesitates is lost" and "a door must be either shut or open".

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used to suggest that it is often better to choose or settle for something that may not be ideal but is familiar or known, rather than taking a chance on something unknown or uncertain

Ex: I know the job is n't perfect , a bad bush is better than the open field, and I ca n't afford to be unemployed right now .
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used to imply that people are more willing to bear the weight of a task or responsibility that they have willingly taken on, as opposed to something that has been imposed on them

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used to suggest that when faced with a choice or decision, one should make a clear decision and commit to it, rather than being indecisive

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used to advise that it is better to take one's time and carefully consider one's options before making a decision, and once a decision has been made, to fully commit to it

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used to imply that delaying or hesitating can result in missed opportunities or negative consequences, and that being decisive and taking action is important for achieving success

Ex: The soldier knew that in combathe who hesitates is lost, and so he trained rigorously to react quickly and decisively in any situation .
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used to emphasize that sometimes the less obvious or less flashy option is actually the better choice

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