Tactlessness & Inconsideration

The two political parties were so busy arguing with each other that they didn't realize the public was losing faith in both of them - it's a reminder that while two dogs are fighting for bone, a third one runs away with it.

My mother repeated the proverb 'burn not your house to fright away the mice,' as a reminder to not overreact to minor issues and to find more reasonable solutions.

My grandfather used to repeat the saying 'in vain the net is spread in the sight of the bird,' to remind us that it's important to be discreet when trying to achieve our goals.

The captain of the ship reminded his crew that the mouse that has but one hole is quickly taken, as he instructed them to check all of the ship's safety systems before setting sail.

The entrepreneur was trying to launch two different businesses simultaneously, but learned that if you run after two hares, you will catch neither, and decided to prioritize one business and put the other on hold.

The teacher's harsh words left a lasting impact on her students, reminding them that the tongue is but three inches long, yet can kill a man six feet tall.

The parent's harsh words caused their child to feel hurt and upset, showing that the tongue is not steel, yet it cuts.

She thought she was being funny when she made a sarcastic comment to her friend, but she quickly realized that a joke never gains an enemy, but often loses a friend.

The politician had risen to power on the back of his family's name and reputation, but when it came time to lead, he was found wanting - indeed, gentility without ability is worse than plain beggary.

The business owner who mistreated their employees was a reminder that it is an ill bird that fouls its own nest, as their actions ultimately led to high turnover rates and damaged their own business.

He kept borrowing money without repaying it, but the pitcher will go to the well once too often, and eventually, his friends stopped lending him money.

My grandfather used to say that a cat in gloves catches no mice, to remind me that sometimes you need to take risks in order to achieve success.