you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink
You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.
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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.
You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.
Use ten familiar proverbs to discuss responsibility, resources, criticism, practical judgment, and steady action.
You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.
If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.
Do not criticize others if you have similar weaknesses yourself.
Wealth cannot be obtained without some effort; hence currency is not always available for a prospective purchase.
Perhaps it was a Scotsman who, in response to an idea for lavish expenditure, first said Money doesn't grow on trees.
A person who is in great need of something will find a way to obtain it.
One should not unappreciatively question or inspect a gift too closely.
No man ought to looke a geuen hors in the mouth.
Scientia potentia est; with knowledge and/or education, one's potential or ability to succeed in the pursuit of one's objectives will certainly increase.
Leave something alone; avoid attempting to correct, fix, or improve what is already sufficient (often with an implication that the attempted improvement is risky and might backfire).
I know it’s an ugly-looking antenna, but it gets the job done, and if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Luck is usually on the side of those who take chances and risks.
Patient work will eventually conquer any problem.