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.
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
The mould of a man's future is in his own hands - Francis Bacon
Why sit feeling sorry for yourself when by effort and application you can change your life for the better. Go to college, study for a degree or learn plumbing, start a business, write a book. You might not be a great success but at least you have tried. "Do it now, son" a workmate said to Billy Connolly the Scottish entertainer when he was a shipyard worker. Billy took his advice and is now a wealthy estate owner whilst many of his former workmates are on state benefits.
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