A: What does this proverb mean?

这句格言是什么意思？

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This proverb is based on an old English law dating back to the 17th century.

这条谚语是17世纪时的一条古老的英国法律为基础而衍化出来的。

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Said another way, this proverb is an admonition that one should never say "never" or "always".

换句话说，这句格言实际上在告诫我们：一个人在说话时，绝不要用“从不”或“始终”之类的词语。

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Alina from China sent us this proverb: "He who would climb a ladder must begin at the bottom."

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Finally,I always liked this proverb: You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

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Najeeb from Afghanistan sent us this proverb: "If you risk nothing,then you risk everything."

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This proverb bounced into my head while working with marketing organizations on their social media marketing campaigns and programs.

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