Well, isn't that just a lovely proverb? It means that being the first in a situation gives you the opportunity to make choices and lead the way. Just like a painter starting with a blank canvas, you have the freedom to create your own path and steer your journey in the direction you desire. So remember, embrace being the first in the boat and paint your own beautiful landscape on the canvas of life.
This proverb suggests that the person who takes the initiative or leads a situation has the power to make decisions and choose the direction in which things will go. It implies that being the first to act or take control gives one the advantage of determining the course of events. In a literal sense, it refers to the person in the front of a boat having the ability to choose which oar to use, symbolizing the power to steer and guide the boat.
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this proverb means the odd man out.
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The Finnish proverb "The water is the same on both sides of the boat" suggests that the challenges and circumstances one faces are often similar, regardless of perspective or situation. It emphasizes the idea that issues or conflicts are universal and not confined to one side. Essentially, it serves as a reminder to recognize common ground and shared experiences rather than focusing on differences.
Old mothers proverb was that if one of you leave, the other must leave without him
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If you mean by adding more details then I strongly suggest you lease well alone, you may alter the whole meaning of the proverb. My suggestion is to fully understand what the writer is saying. There may be symbolic meanings in the work that need to be understood. Certain phrasings may need to be comprehended, for what was meant when the proverb was written may not mean the same thing today. Who is the proverb talking to and does it apply to you.
Keep yourself humble.
Maxim means "Proverb" of "Saying"
un adage is a proverb in French