English Sayings of Wisdom (SOW)



Set A

Instructions:

  1. Read the conversation carefully.
  2. Choose the best sticker to complete the conversation by dragging it into the box.
  3. Hover the cursor over the sticker for the meaning of the saying.
Being content with what we have will make us emotionally wealthy.
Every difficult or sad situation has a more hopeful side.
Time is precious and should not be wasted. The best time to take action is now.
Laughing (a positive outlook) can beat negative emotions during hard times.
Success can only be achieved through hard work.
Every difficult or sad situation has a more hopeful side.
If someone does you a favour, take the chance to return it.
There are different ways to achieve the same goal.
It is better to stop something bad from happening than to deal with it after it has happened.
Make good use of an opportunity or a favourable condition while it lasts.
Take a chance when it comes because it may not come again after we miss it.
It is important to be thankful for what we have, instead of running after what we don’t.
Home is the place that offers you most emotional comfort, no matter where you are.
Take a chance when it comes because it may not come again after we miss it.
Laughing (a positive outlook) can beat negative emotions during hard times.
Being thankful is the quality of a fine and admirable person.
Success can only be achieved through hard work.
Time is precious and should not be wasted. The best time to take action is now.
Laughing (a positive outlook) can beat negative emotions during hard times.
A true friend helps you when you are in trouble or difficulty.
It takes time and efforts to achieve something great.
There are different ways to achieve the same goal.
Home is the place that offers you most emotional comfort, no matter where you are.
If someone does you a favour, take the chance to return it.
An unpleasant situation or difficult task will come to an end one day.
Time is precious and should not be wasted. The best time to take action is now.
A true friend helps you when you are in trouble or difficulty.
Every difficult or sad situation has a more hopeful side.
Being content with what we have will make us emotionally wealthy.
Be the first to do something to gain the advantage over others.
It is important to be thankful for what we have, instead of running after what we don’t.
There are different ways to achieve the same goal.
It is better to stop something bad from happening than to deal with it after it has happened.
Life is precious and should be lived to the fullest.
With strong determination, one can find a way to achieve one’s goal against all obstacles.
Laughing (a positive outlook) can beat negative emotions during hard times.
There are different ways to achieve the same goal.
Life is precious and should be lived to the fullest.
Make good use of an opportunity or a favourable condition while it lasts.
Be the first to do something to gain the advantage over others.

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