Excellent distinction... how about these: "Birds of a feather flock together" but "opposites attract". "Respect your elders" but "wisdom comes not from age, b

Excellent distinction... how about these: "Birds of a feather flock together" but "opposites attract". "Respect your elders" but "wisdom comes not from age, but from education and learning". "Failing to prepare is preparing to fail" but "cross that bridge when you get to it". (perhaps the most balanced aphorism on the virtues of preparation: "plans are useless, but planning is indispensable".)