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Different strokes for different folks

Different strokes for different folks — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Different people have different preferences. (This is an American proverb)

Big similarity, small difference

Big similarity, small difference — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Similarities outweigh the differences. Source: a shortened passage from Zhuangzi. (This is a Japanese proverb, saying, or idiom)

Mercy resides in God; deeds are in men.

Mercy resides in God; deeds are in men. — This is translated from a Filipino proverb

Talk of the devil - and the devil appears.

Talk of the devil - and the devil appears. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Saying bad things about stuff, will most likely happen. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)

A journey of a thousand miles began with a single step

A journey of a thousand miles began with a single step — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Even the longest journey begins with a single step Another variation used is, Even the longest journey must start from where you stand (This is a rough translation from a Chinese proverb)