A bad beginning makes a bad ending.

恶其始者必恶其终。

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

双鸟在林不如一鸟在手。

A burnt child dreads the fire.

一朝被蛇咬，十年怕井绳。

Actions speak louder than words.

行动胜于言语。

Diligence is the mother of success.

勤奋是成功之母。

Learn to walk before you run.

循序渐进。

Nothing is impossible to a willing mind.

世上无难事，只怕有心人。

Light come, light go.

来得容易，去得快。

这些谚语不仅语言简练，而且富含哲理，能够在不同的情境下给人以启示和帮助。