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

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

It is always darkest before the dawn.

When we are facing prolonged difficulties this saying can help us to keep going that bit longer. There are many stories of last minute success when people have been on the point of giving up. Columbus only found America by pleading with his unhappy crew to try for one more day.

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