Proverbs store the wisdom of ages in short, memorable lines with several layers of meaning. This blog states a weekly proverb and explores its meaning. Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, war leader, writer, painter, historian, bon viveur, whose mother was a United States citizen, recommended that people lacking formal education to learn proverbs. "The Wisdom of Nations lies in their Proverbs... Collect and learn them". William Penn, founder of the State of Pennsylvania.
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Friday, February 24, 2006
Have not your cloak to make when it starts to rain.
This is another variation on the "be prepared" theme. Thinking ahead means we can foresee likely problems and have the means to cope with them at hand. Putting some money aside means ease of mind when the inevitable bills hit the mat. "A little forethought saves much afterthought"
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