If the horse you're drawing looks more like a dog, make it a dog.
Ten minutes is short if it's a recess and long if it's a punishment.
It's easier to throw sticks on the campfire than to try to restart it when it goes out.
It's not enough to be able to spell "magnificence" in your bedroom. You have to be able to spell it at the microphone during the spelling bee.
You can teach an old dog new tricks with the right kind of doggie treats.
It's easier to see the mistake on someone else's paper.