Power up with Proverbs

Proverbs store the refined wisdom of the ages in short, memorable lines. Often they have several layers of understanding. This blog features a weekly proverb and explores its meaning. Sir Winston Churchill, the former British Prime Minister, war leader, writer, painter, historian, bon viveur, and very good bricklayer, recommended that people who lacked formal education should acquire a good stock of proverbs. "The Wisdom of Nations lies in their Proverbs... Collect and learn them". William Penn

Name: William Clark

Sunday, February 19, 2006

Even the wisest get bitten but only the foolish get bitter.

It is not possible to go through life without experiencing difficulties. Bullying, being ripped off, hurtful words or blows - who can avoid some harm. As the American poet, Longfellow, put it: "Into every life a little rain must fall." The important thing is not to develop a victim mentality; you must fight back and restore you self confidence and pride. As the song says: "Pick yourself up, dust yourself down, and start all over again".

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