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Balance & Moderation

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Balance & Moderation

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a little nonsense now and then, is cherished by the wisest men
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The CEO held occasional company events that were lighthearted and fun, as he believed that a little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men, and that it helped to foster a positive work culture.

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a little of what you fancy does you good
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Jane usually ate a healthy diet, but she indulged in a slice of chocolate cake every once in a while.A little of what you fancy does you good.

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better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us
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When it comes to exercise, it's better to start with small and achievable goals rather than trying to do too much too soon and risking injury or burnout.Remember, better a little fire to warm us than a great one to burn us.

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better late than never
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I finally submitted my application.Better late than never, right?

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eat at pleasure, drink with measure
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Sarah enjoyed a night out with friends, but she made sure to pace herself and not overdo it on the alcohol.Eat at pleasure, drink with measure.

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enough is as good as a feast
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The company decided to focus on producing quality products rather than expanding rapidly and taking on too much, as they understood that enough is as good as a feast.

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the half is better than the whole
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When cleaning your house, it's often better to do a little bit each day, rather than trying to clean everything at once and becoming overwhelmed, remembering that the half is better than the whole.

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honey in excess is no longer sweet
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The athlete knew that overtraining could lead to burnout and injury, so she balanced intense workouts with rest and recovery, as she believed that honey in excess is no longer sweet.

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it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not (to|) skin it
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The coach knew that pushing his players too hard could lead to injury and burnout, so he took care to balance training with rest and recovery, believing that it is part of a good shepherd to shear his flock not skin it.

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10
keep no more cats than can catch mice
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The manager only hired the number of employees necessary to complete the project, as she believed in the saying keep no more cats than can catch mice.

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there is measure in all things
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In managing a team, it's important to remember that there is measure in all things, and to strike a balance between delegation and micromanagement.

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eat to live, not live to eat
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The doctor warned his patient about the health risks of overeating and suggested that she adopt the principle of eat to live, not live to eat to avoid negative consequences.

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little and often fills the purse
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The athlete trained for short periods of time several times a week, as she believed that little and often fills the purse and that consistent effort would help her achieve her goals.

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life is hard by the yard, but by the inch life is a cinch
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The student broke down a large project into smaller, more manageable tasks, as she believed that life is hard by the yard but by the inch life's a cinch.

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moderation in all things
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In consuming media and entertainment, it's important to remember to practice moderation in all things, to avoid becoming too consumed or addicted.

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meat and mass never hindered man
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I'm trying to eat healthier, but I don't want to give up all of my favorite foods.I think it's possible to find a balance, you know?Meat and mass never hindered man.

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all work and no play makes Jack (become|) a dull boy
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You need a break from your studies—after all, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

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