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, May 09, 2010
Good clothes open all doors
This saying will be music to the ears of tailors - and who knows - perhaps one of that ancient trade began it.
Do not judge a book by its cover is another old saying that seems to contradict the first.
What we are learning here seems to be that good presentation will catch the eye and start you off on the right foot. Having impressed someone with your appearance or with a book, drawn a potential reader to take a glance, the inner quality stands a chance of being recognized.
The thing to take away from this is: look smart to get a start then be smart and follow through.
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