What Chinese Philosopher said you can not carve anything worthwhile out of rotten wood?
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Prov 23:12 Pro 23:12 Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge.
This means there is no easy way to gain instruction. It requires discipline and application.
So.... don't believe those ads that promise something in "three easy lessons."
What is the meaning of the proverb-a good name is sooner lost than won?
The proverb "a good name is sooner lost than won" emphasizes that building a positive reputation takes time and effort, while it can be easily damaged or destroyed by a single mistake or poor decision. It suggests that we should be mindful of our actions and behaviors, as they can significantly impact how others perceive us. Essentially, it highlights the fragility of reputation and the importance of maintaining integrity.
It is always darkest before the dawn What does proverb mean?
it means problems seem to be at their worse before getting to a solution
Give the expansion for the proverb 'Haste makes waste'?
If something is done too quickly, it may be done carelessly and need to be redone.
Is when you fall off a horse you must get back on a proverb?
Yes, it is a proverb written idiomatically. This is an expression of wisdom saying to get up and move on with your life when you fall. An idiom at the same time because the construction of the phrase is something that is not commonly used in our common conversation.
What does this proverb actually mean 'One today is worth two tomorrows'?
It means that you ought to enjoy something you actually have today, instead of dreaming having two times that tomorrow - which is far from sure. In other terms, "one bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"
What is the meaning of the proverb 'If things were to be done twice all would be wise'?
The proverb means that if people were given a second chance to redo certain areas of their life they would probably make better decisions than the decisions they had previously made. This proverb is similar to the one that goes "I wish I knew then what I know now," since if the person knew in the past what was going to occur in the future or what the outcome of their decision was they could change it in order to make the outcome a better one.
What does the proverb there's many a slip twixt a cup and the lip mean?
Between the time we decide to do something and the time we do it, things often go wrong.
What does the proverb beware of a silent dog and still water mean?
The Romans believed that things that seemed calm, IE, a silent dog and still water, could still hurt you. Stagnant water is often poisonous (which happens as the bacteria therein are allowed to multiply over time), and a silent dog can still (and if they are focused on you but are silent, still, and alert, very well may) bite you.
Why is it difficult to preserve proverbs?
It is difficult because the oral tradition is not as strong as it once was.
What is the examples of proverb expressing a general truth and observation?
Proverbs come from many sources; many have a parallel in other cultures and languages. Here's a few:
Many hands make light work.
Don't cross a bridge until you come to it.
Honesty is the best policy.
Look before you leap.
It takes two to tango.
First things first.
If you take care of the small things, the big things take care of themselves. (Emily Dickensen)
A penny saved is a penny earned.
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. (Mark Twain)
If it ain't broke don't fix it.
You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.
Pride goes before a fall.
Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.
When you come to a fork in the road, take it. (Yogi Berra)
If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else. (Yogi Berra)
No one can walk a mile without taking the first step.
What can soothe the medical condition called thrush including any alcohol drinks?
There is an antibiotic that IS in liquid form that instructs the patient to "swish and swallow" the liquid in order to resolve the thrush. This is called "Nystatin"
(the antibiotic) and it also comes in pill form that you would suck on until it is dissolved. There is no alcoholic drink that would relieve the symptoms, if any, associated with thrush, however there are medications a doctor can prescribe that can help numb the mouth if the pain is not tolerable.