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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Monday, February 27, 2006
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Most people at some time dream of becoming a gypsy and wandering romantically through the countryside in a wagon. This saying warns us that a settled, steady existence is the most prudent for growing affluent. Perhaps the traveler is the wealthier in terms of relaxed enjoyment but not in worldly goods. You make your choice...
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