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.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
It is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
Disasters happen - this is a fact of life - but one person's disaster can be another's opportunity. This is not being callous just recognizing reality. A landowner's tree crashes down and wrecks his shed. This creates work for a woodman and a shed salesman.
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- Do unto others as you would be done by.
- A cobbler's son is aye the worst shod.
- Charity begins at home.
- He who hath his quarrel just is thrice armed.
- Laughter is the best medicine.
- Look before you leap.
- Sticks and stones may break my bones but names wil...
- A friend in need is a friend indeed.
- Be prepared.
- Eavesdroppers seldom hear good of themselves.
- Let bygones be bygones.
- While it rained, two bad men were friends.
- You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
- Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
- From little acorns great oaks grow.
- A little of what you fancy does you good.
- Save something for a rainy day.
- When in doubt - ask!
- Trial and error wastes time, try thinking first.
- Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow may never come.
- Gluttony is a sin.
- That which costeth a man something he values.
- Easy come easy go.
- There is many a slip betwixt cup and lip.
- Look for the silver lining.
- It is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
- A nod is as good as a wink to a blind man.
- If a little does not go much will not come.
- He who laughs last laughs longest.
- Rome wasn't built in a day.
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