Other days, other ways

Meaning: Circumstances change, so rigid adherence to past methods becomes foolish; adapt your approach to present conditions.

Origin: English proverb.

Translations

People who have, get more — Wealth and resources accumulate disproportionately for those already possessing them, cre…
Pitchers have ears — Small vessels amplify sound, so careless words spoken nearby may reach unintended listene…
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely — Unchecked authority inevitably erodes moral judgment, making total control the most dange…
Proverbs should go in pairs — Wisdom gains strength through comparison; a single example proves less convincing than tw…
Rules are made to be broken — Breaking established rules often brings unforeseen consequences that outweigh the tempora…
Scientia potentia est — Knowledge grants practical power to act effectively in the world, transforming understand…

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