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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Thursday, February 23, 2006
Many's a mickle maks a muckle
This is from Scotland and helps to confirm the Scottish stereotype of being very careful with your money :-). A mickle is a small amount and a muckle a large one. Saving regularly will build up a tidy sum. Other life tasks that might seem daunting like starting on the garden or writing a novel will yield to regular small steps.
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