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From the given options choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the proverb:
‘Politeness costs little but yields much’

  1. A
    Being polite is desirable.
  2. B
    Politeness is a virtue that pays in long run.
  3. C
    Politeness is powerful.
  4. D
    Politeness can make people repent or win.

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The proverb highlights that being courteous and civil takes very little effort or expense ("costs little") but provides significant benefits, goodwill, and advantages over time ("pays in long run").

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From the given options choose the word/phrase nearest in meaning to the proverb:
‘Politeness costs little but yields much’
A
Being polite is desirable.
B
Politeness is a virtue that pays in long run.
C
Politeness is powerful.
D
Politeness can make people repent or win.

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