1.       A good beginning makes a good ending. 善始善终。

2.       A bad beginning makes a bad ending. 不善始者不善终。

3.       A bad thing never dies. 遗臭万年。

4.       A bad workman always blames his tools. 不会撑船怪河弯。

5.       A bird in the hand is worth than two in the bush. 一鸟在手胜过双鸟在林。

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