Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life.
Terry PratchettPraise not the day until evening has come, a woman until she is burnt, a sword until it is tried, a maiden until she is married, ice until it has been crossed, beer until it has been drunk.
Michael CrichtonMuddy water, let stand, becomes clear.
Lao TzuTags: proverb contemplation
Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle.
Benjamin FranklinTags: inspirational proverb
When someone is counting out
gold for you, don't look at your hands,
or the gold. Look at the giver.
Tags: proverb
There is an ancient tribal proverb I once heard in India. It says that before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.
Libba BrayTags: wisdom suffering crying proverb revelation
The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.
Lao TzuTags: philosophy proverb aphorism
Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpointists to hack post-horses; therefore be advised, let well alone and remember the old Italian proverb: Chi sa più, meno sa—Who knows most, knows least.
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartTags: music proverb essence italian melody
Educate a boy, and you educate an individual. Educate a girl, and you educate a community.
Adelaide HoodlessTags: education women proverb community sharing inspiriational
To treat a person like a carpet, it is necessary that one do the walking, and one allow himself to be walked on.
--Shin'a'in saying
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