Riddle #1
The Fragile Architect
If you live in a house made of windows, why shouldn’t you start a fight with a pebble?
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People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Riddle #2
The Poultry Accountant
Why is it a bad idea to count your chicks while they are still inside their shells?
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Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Riddle #3
The Morning Worm
If two birds want the same meal, why does the one who wakes up at 4:00 AM win?
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The early bird catches the worm.
Riddle #4
The Silent Metal
If speech is made of common coins, what precious metal is silence made of?
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Speech is silver, silence is golden.
Riddle #5
The Late Guest
Why is it better to arrive at a party three hours after it started than to never show up
at all?
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Better late than never.
Riddle #6
The Double Vision
Why can two people solve a puzzle faster than one person working alone?
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Two heads are better than one.
Riddle #7
The Gifted Horse
If someone gives you a free stallion, why shouldn't you look inside its mouth to check
its age?
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Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Riddle #8
The Kitchen Disaster
Why does a soup taste terrible when there are ten professional chefs standing over the
same pot?
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Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Riddle #9
The Crying Spill
Why is it useless to shed tears over a glass of milk that is already on the floor?
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Don't cry over spilled milk.
Riddle #10
The Fashion Trap
Why shouldn't you judge the quality of a story just by looking at the picture on the
front cover?
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Don't judge a book by its cover.
Riddle #11
The Hidden Blade
Why is a small ink-filled stick more dangerous in a war than a sharpened steel blade?
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The pen is mightier than the sword.
Riddle #12
The Absence Factor
Why does your heart feel heavier and more loving when the person you care about moves
away?
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Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
Riddle #13
The Storm’s End
Why should you look for a bright, glowing arc in the sky every time the dark clouds
appear?
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Every cloud has a silver lining.
Riddle #14
The Borrowed Time
Why is it that a person who never pays for their own meal can never decide what’s on the
menu?
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Beggars can’t be choosers.
Riddle #15
The Mirror Effect
Why is it that if you act like a gentleman, everyone around you starts acting like one
too?
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One good turn deserves another.
Riddle #16
The Spark's Warning
If you see a tiny grey cloud rising from a forest, why should you assume there is a
red-hot flame nearby?
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Where there's smoke, there's fire.
Riddle #17
The Sleeping Feline
Why is it best to walk past a napping predator without poking it or making a sound?
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Let sleeping dogs lie.
Riddle #18
The Feathered Logic
Why do birds with the exact same wing patterns always fly in the same circular formation?
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Birds of a feather flock together.
Riddle #19
The Glass Half-Full
Why does the lawn on the other side of the fence always look more vibrant and green than
your own?
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The grass is always greener on the other side.
Riddle #20
The Iron Strategy
Why should you hit a piece of metal with a hammer only while it is glowing red and soft?
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Strike while the iron is hot.
Riddle #21
The Sleeping Anatomy
If you choose to close your eyes and lie down in a specific spot, you must accept how it
feels against your back.
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As you make your bed, so you must lie on it.
Riddle #22
The Slow Victory
Why is the turtle's steady crawl more effective in a long-distance race than the rabbit's
frantic sprint?
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Slow and steady wins the race.
Riddle #23
The Unused Tool
Why does a silver key that is never turned in a lock eventually become covered in dull
brown dust?
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If you don't use it, you lose it.
Riddle #24
The Barking Guard
Why is a dog that makes the most noise usually the one that never actually uses its
teeth?
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His bark is worse than his bite.
Riddle #25
The Golden Opportunity
Why should you finish your outdoor chores while the giant yellow star is still visible in
the sky?
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Make hay while the sun shines.
Riddle #26
The Rome Construction
Why shouldn't you be upset if your massive empire isn't finished within the first
twenty-four hours of work?
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Rome wasn't built in a day.
Riddle #27
The Stitch in Time
Why does fixing one tiny hole in your shirt today save you from having to fix nine holes
next week?
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A stitch in time saves nine.
Riddle #28
The Fruit and the Tree
Why do children often act exactly like their parents, just as a red snack drops near its
trunk?
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The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Riddle #29
The Heavy Hands
Why does a heavy log become easy to carry when ten people grab hold of it at once?
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Many hands make light work.
Riddle #30
The Cat's End
What happened to the feline who wanted to know too many secrets about the mouse hole?
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Curiosity killed the cat.
Riddle #31
The Honesty Policy
What is the most reliable rule to follow if you want people to trust you forever?
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Honesty is the best policy.
Riddle #32
The Rolling Stone
Why does a rock that is always tumbling down a hill never grow any soft green fuzz?
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A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Riddle #33
The Squeaky Wheel
In a wagon with four wheels, which one is the first to get the oily grease?
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The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Riddle #34
The Bridge Crosser
Why should you wait until you reach the edge of the river before you worry about how to
get over it?
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Cross that bridge when you come to it.
Riddle #35
The Two Birds
Why is it better to have one small sparrow in your palm than to see two eagles flying in
the sky?
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Riddle #36
The Dancing Mice
What happens in the kitchen the very second the house cat leaves for a vacation?
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When the cat's away, the mice will play.
Riddle #37
The Golden Rule
Why should you treat your friends with kindness if you want them to be kind to you?
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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
Riddle #38
The New Dog
Why is it so hard to get an old, grumpy canine to learn a brand new gymnastics flip?
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You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Riddle #39
The Thirsty Horse
You can drag a pony to the edge of a pond, but what can't you force it to do?
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink.
Riddle #40
The Practice Path
Why does playing the piano every single day for ten years make you a master musician?
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Practice makes perfect.
Riddle #41
The Early Bedtime
What three things do you become if you go to sleep early and wake up when the sun rises?
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Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Riddle #42
The Action Speaker
Why is what you do much louder and more important than the words you say?
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Actions speak louder than words.
Riddle #43
The Blood Bond
Why are your brothers and sisters more important than a friend you just met at the park?
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Blood is thicker than water.
Riddle #44
The Hasty Waste
If you run as fast as you can to finish a drawing, why do you usually end up ruining it?
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Haste makes waste.
Riddle #45
The Cleanliness Rank
In the list of important things, what comes right after being holy and good?
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Cleanliness is next to godliness.
Riddle #46
The Rainy Day Fund
Why should you keep a few coins in your piggy bank instead of spending them all on candy
today?
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Save it for a rainy day.
Riddle #47
The Knowledge Power
What is the strongest tool in the world that you can store inside your brain?
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Knowledge is power.
Riddle #48
The Laughter Cure
If you are feeling sad or sick, what is the best "medicine" that doesn't come from a
bottle?
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Laughter is the best medicine.
Riddle #49
The Roman Road
If you want to fit in while visiting a far-off city, how should you behave?
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When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Riddle #50
The Beautiful Eye
Where does the "pretty" part of a flower actually live—in the petals, or in the person
looking at it?
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Riddle #51
The Basket Mistake
Why shouldn't you put every single one of your fragile eggs into the same wicker
container?
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Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Riddle #52
The Better Way
If you want to catch more flies, should you use sweet sticky honey or sour smelly
vinegar?
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You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
Riddle #53
The Pot's Watcher
Why does the water in the kettle seem to take forever to bubble if you just stand there
staring at it?
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A watched pot never boils.
Riddle #54
The Easy Gain
If an athlete never feels any soreness or hard work, what will they never achieve in
their sport?
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No pain, no gain.
Riddle #55
The Home Heart
No matter where you travel in the whole wide world, what is the best place to finally
rest?
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Home is where the heart is.
Riddle #56
The Bridge and Fire
Why should you never destroy a path you have already walked across, especially if you
might need to go back?
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Don't burn your bridges.
Riddle #57
The Final Lesson
If a job is worth doing at all, how much effort should you put into making it great?
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Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well.