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 17, 2006
Time and tide wait for no man.
In the great scheme of things as individuals we are of little consequence. No matter what our earthly achievements we must still be at the mercy of the fundamental facts of existence. King Canute couldn't hold back the tides and neither can we. The lesson here is to act at the proper time. Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
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