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Dwie krzywdy nie tworzą racji.
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"Two wrongs don't make a right."
"Two wrongs don't make a right."
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When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.
Pióro jest potężniejsze od miecza.
[PL: "Mądrość cenniejsza niż złoto."]
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"The pen is mightier than the sword."
"The pen is mightier than the sword."
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Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.
Kiedy w Rzymie, czyń jak Rzymianie.
[PL: "Kiedy wejdziesz między wrony, musisz krakać jak i one."]
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"When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
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Act the way that the people around you are acting. This phrase might come in handy when you're traveling abroad notice that people do things differently than you're used to.
Skrzypiące koło dostaje smar.
[PL: "Najdotkliwsze problemy rozwiązuje się najszybciej."]
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"The squeaky wheel gets the grease."
"The squeaky wheel gets the grease."
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You can get better service if you complain about something. If you wait patiently, no one's going to help you.
Kiedy robi się twardo, tylko twardzi idą dalej.
[PL: "Gdzie diabeł nie może, tam babę pośle."]
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"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
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Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder.
Żaden człowiek nie jest wyspą.
[PL: Nikt nie żyje samotnie.]
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"No man is an island."
"No man is an island."
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You can't live completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.
"Szczęście sprzyja odważnym."
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"Fortune favors the bold."
"Fortune favors the bold."
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People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to live safely.
"Ludzie, którzy mieszkają w szklanych domach, nie powinni rzucać kamieniami".
[PL: Przyjrzyj się sobie, zanim zaczniesz krytykować innych.]
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"People who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
"People who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
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Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
"Miej nadzieję na najlepsze, ale przygotowuj się na najgorsze."
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"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."
"Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."
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Bad things might happen, so be prepared.
"Lepiej późno niż wcale."
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"Better late than never."
"Better late than never."
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It's best to do something on time. But if you can't do it on time, do it late.

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