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He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to obtain the ashes. –Chinese Proverb

2024-01-02T12:19:00.001+05:30

Chinese Proverb

He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to obtain the ashes. –Chinese Proverb

Meaning:

The proverb states that if a person gives preference to his ambitions rather than his conscience then he or she will regret it in the end.

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Conscience is the inner voice that guides our lives. Conscience is what makes us human, it is the core of our humanity. It registers our every action, when something goes bad, it warns us. When your moral compass goes down the dark side, your conscience will be the one to pull you back to the light. A loyal life companion, who keeps an eye on us.

Ambition is the one that shows the way to pinnacles. We all have ambition, and we all have that desire to achieve our ambition, no matter the hurdles that keep us from achieving it. We keep on chasing the kite through howling storms, the hard work and iron will keep us going.

What happens when conscience questions your ambition?

Ambition differs from man to man, for one completing a degree might be an ambition, for another climbing Everest. The way you paved to reach your ambition matters a lot, that's where conscience comes in. Building the wonder of the world, was his ambition, but the lives that lost half of their lifespan in building them, the lives that spilled their blood for the cause, the lives that went down unfortunately missed his eyes. The world praises the monument and him but does the world ever talk about the lives that carved and etched them? .. No, even the world turns a blind eye when it comes to ambition, we fail to seek our conscience.

A man can chase his ambition, and he can go head over heels for it, but when he sacrifices his conscience to ambition, that's where things go wrong, you turn a blind eye to your moral compass. Greed and desire to achieve the ambition sometimes blindfold the humanity in us. To reach our pinnacle, we sometimes use other lives as steps to climb up, our heart turns cold, and we become selfish, to starve our inner hunger we let others starve for days.

When you pave your path without conscience, it may take you to your pinnacle, but you will never have a soul to share your joy, a single human to appreciate from heart, after all, how can a man expect humanity from others while he locked his humanity in a dungeon.

He who sacrifices his conscience to ambition burns a picture to obtain the ashes. So, don't burn your humanity and loved ones, to obtain your ambition. The picture will carry your image forever, the ashes won't.

So let your conscience guide your way to ambition, all starts good will end good. The path paved with good deeds will bear the sweetest fruit.

--Karthiga Kumar

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2021-02-13T21:45:00.003+05:30

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Once a thief, always a thief

2020-10-15T12:09:00.013+05:30

Spanish Proverb

23. The person who steals once is always thought to be a thief—Spanish Proverb.

American Proverb

24. Once a thief, always a thief. –American proverb

Meaning:

The proverb states that if a person even not a thief but once it caught red-handed; he always thought to be a thief.

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Who is a thief?

Let we start with the so-called definition of a thief by my side or you will find it on the end of the post in the glossary section. Anyway, ‘thief’ may be a person who steals something who’s not belonging to him or her with bad intention. Isn’t it!?

Stealing is a process

As of we know the meaning of thief—means who steals in general. But why someone chooses to be a thief? no one is wanting to do it by choice; it could be one’s evil mind that provokes for such a bad cause. To do anything new the first it possessed in the head, and that process builds confidence in a thief. It is all started with lying to self. Because lier never asks questions to the heart or brain either.

Why is this perception of the thief?

“The person who steals once is always thought to be a thief”

The perception of people lies in the other saying ‘the first impression is the last impression. the proverb ‘The person who steals once is always thought to be a thief’ heavily depend on this school of thought. The world that does not know much about a person—the image of a person plays a major role in recognizing the person. Once the image is spoiled it takes years to restore it. However, it may have that stain spots of bad happened even after along. That’s why the proverb said ‘The person who steals once is always thought to be a thief.’

Thief

Always a thief?

It maybe an exception that a thief is caught with such an intent. However, if the thief had realized his convicted crime and regretted on the thievery; should be given a second chance. Still, it is a disputed judgment if the thief has given a chance or not; because the mentality of thieves may not change or they do not have any other skills. As we all know once the perception of men being narrated in a certain way, then we must reconsider our thoughts on any topic of life. Anyway, ‘What are your thoughts on this, let me know in the comment section.’

Data stealing

We have been hearing form along time that data is the new oil of the digital world. Data that piling up huge and as the growth and speed of accesses of the internet become available to all. Now no one can deny the importance of data.

Data stealing

Every tech-giant Google to Facebook and especially a Chinese 5G expert Hauwei are all stealing our data. They use these data to target a specific audience by ads, or content sometimes. You may experience the same when you open YouTube for one video but end up watching more than 2-3 videos.

It was not that hurtful to the countries initially allowing a data breach. However, when it comes to the aggregation and national interest we forward our interests first. For example, Hauwei's 5G technologies are not accepted by the developed world. The democracies like the U.K. and the USA banned the operations of Hauwei. It comes to India to choose Hauwei or not reminds proverb ‘The person who steals once is always thought to be a thief’

Thief in the writing world

Plagiarise

Writing is not an exception where no thief lives—thieves are everywhere. It has the same impact on the reader if it is found to be plagiarised material. Then the writer loses its credentials and thought be as a thief always and sees its writeups with suspicion.

You can write the remaining portion of the area or field that we may miss covering in this portion of the blog.

In summary, I’ll say if there is anybody on this earth should be treated equally without any discrimination. Nevertheless, I do not support the task of thievery or any sort of compensation given to the thieves—Afterall we have legislative system exists.

Glossary:

Person (Noun)

- An activity through which people express particular ideas.

Steals (Verb)

- To get something that is important to your business or life.

Thief (Verb)

- To drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface.

Red-handed (Adjective)

- Not having the ability to do something as it should be done.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

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Example sentences:

1.

“Rahul, why are you sneaking around? It’s an exam!” Teacher.

“No, sir I’m not”

“Earlier you doing the same isn’t it?”

“Yes, but not doing this time”

“Oh, dear! Remember the saying: The person who steals once is always thought to be a thief”

2.

Father : Son, one thing today I’ll give you a piece of advice—a proverb.

Son : Say, papa.

Father : The person who steals once is always thought to be a thief”

Son : Yes, I can understand your concern papa. Thank you.

3.

Police tracked and caught the person. “Hey, you thief accept your allegations” policeman with anger. The person “No, I leave thievery” How do I believe; once a thief, always a thief.

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Barking dogs seldom bite

2019-11-05T23:38:00.004+05:30

American Proverb

22. Barking dogs seldom bite—American Proverb

Meaning:

The proverb means people who speaking loudly to threaten somebody; may not follow through their say.

Introduction

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Welcome to the world of proverbs (Proverb World). On this site we discuss proverbs from around the world—you can find a list of proverbs by origin in the right-sidebar. For now, we’ll refine our thoughts on the proverb “Barking dogs seldom bite.”

Understanding the origin of the Proverb

This American proverb may come to existence when sometimes a man is passing through the unknown street and suddenly dwelt with a barking dog. In this situation, anyone could be freighted first, and then try something to escape from the barking dog with safety. That’s why it said ‘Barking dogs seldom bite.’ The same saying also exists in Hindi “Garajne wale Badal Baraste Nahi hai” meaning ‘the roaring clouds never yield rains.’

Think by the Dog’s side

In general, you may have a question of why dogs or people bark without any intention of harming. There may be many reasons but we are focusing on a few of them. Let’s see them in detail.

The fear of a powerful enemy

Yes, it is true! whether dogs or people shout on others with one reason is fear of an enemy. It is the most common option of defending the situation that one cannot work on it because they do not have the strength to harm or pose a threat. Here the strength does not mean just physically but by money, politically, etc.

The geopolitics

The epicentre of terror (Pakistan) threatens?

Global politics, we have a shining example of a terror nation (Pakistan). If you are following any sort of news after the abrogation of Article #370 from the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir or any internal matter of India; the Prime minister of Pak and its fake propaganda with foolish ministers warns India on an atomic war. In reality, it’s just “Barking dogs seldom bite” as per our proverb.

Also read: Don't be too sweet lest you be eaten don't be too bitter lest you spewed out—Yiddish Proverb.

Assertive nature of people’s republic of China

The protests ongoing go violent in Hong Kong against the government (China) for passing a bill in the parliament of Hong Kong and attack on democracy in Hong Kong. However, the neighbouring countries are not reacting to the issue because China with its huge economic and military power can bite hard.

Another kind of conflict in the south china sea with relatively weaker ASEAN countries. Theses countries are barking often on China’s aggressive nature in the south china sea region but could not afford to take firm action against mighty China proves the proverb “Barking dogs seldom bite.”

A dog might get punished!

The prime minister of Malaysian Mahathir Mohamad recently barked in the UN assembly targeting Kashmir on India by stating the Indian state of Kashmir as an independent country invades by India. After this event, The Indian government and the people of India get highly offended by the speech. As a consequence, the Indian trader called off all the new orders of Palm oil export from Malesia which contributes a big chunk in the Malaysian economy. Now, the palm oil industry of Malaysia is struggling as India the 2^nd most important exporter of palm oil is unhappy with Malaysia on snapping head in the internal matters of India.

Learning from the proverb 'Barking dogs seldom bite.'

We can learn a lot from this proverb on controlling our tongues with regards to the situation. To sum up, we cannot predict that people took action or not but most of the times they just warning you.

Key vocabulary:

Barking (adjective)

- Crazy or extreme, silly.

Seldom (adverb)

- Almost never.

Assertive (adjective)

- Someone who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe.

Threaten (verb)

- To tell someone that you will kill or hurt them or cause problems if they do not do what you want.

Geopolitics (noun)

- The study of the way a country's size, position, etc. influences its power and its relationships with other countries.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)\

Examples:

Sanju: I afraid, I could not meet the deadlines of assignment and the threatening of head of department making me nervous.

Manju: Don’t worry! Barking dogs seldom bite.

My boss uses harsh language when I do something wrong, but I believe “barking dogs seldom bite”

X: When my girlfriend goes bananas, I really feel scared.”

Y: It is not just your case, it happens. And yes, barking dogs seldom bite.

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Charge nothing and you’ll get a lot of customers

2019-11-01T23:31:00.000+05:30

Yiddish Proverb

21. Charge nothing and you’ll get a lot of customers. —Yiddish Proverb.

Meaning:

The proverb gives a piece of advice that for gaining an abundance of customers; seller should charge the minimum or not at all.

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Welcome to the world of proverbs (ProverbsWorld.in)—the sayings by the experienced peoples from all around the world in decades ago. Specifically, in this post, we elaborate on our thoughts on the Yiddish proverb. I personally love Yiddish proverbs because they so relearnt that a billion-dollar business can be built if properly followed. Why I am stating this, let’s see in the detail.

A successful billion-dollar strategy

The first sentence states “Charge nothing and you’ll get a lot of customers” means giving a service or product for free isn’t it! The word free sounds so marvellous! Something which is free of cost means—men always be lucrative towards it. Therefore, it is the biggest strategy for a successful billion-dollar business, but you may ask—how? Let us take a fresh example.

Reliance Jio 4G (Jio de Dhana Dhan)

If are from India not heard of recent rising star tech-giant ‘Jio’ then you are a fool. The company applied the same formula said in the proverb “Charge nothing and you’ll get a lot of customers” and disrupt the dynamics of internet business in India by offering free high-speed internet to every user. Eventually, it has generated the daily data demand by providing it for no cost; that’s helped it manifest the huge penetration in the high price competent Internet market. Currently, Jio enjoys billions of consumers with the cheapest price of internet data.

It is a recent example of getting quick customers. Now, not only Jio but other premiere video streaming companies doing the same such as Netflix, Amazon prime, etc. They will give you a free subscription for the first month. Also, many software corporations offer free software access i.e. anti-marvel software has a trial version and so on.

Also read: Be honorable to yourself, if you wish to associate with honorable people

Nowadays, it becomes a lucrative strategy for getting the popularity of a particular brand. However, if it fails to do so it will wrap up for them. Many Indian startups fail to get customers by applying this trick foolishly.

In the end, I will say nothing is free in this world; if it is free then someone else is paying for you, so be relevant to it. Do not take things for granted. If anything appears to be free of cost then it is not, it may earn from other sources—not directly from the consumer, but from advertisements or sponsorships. Sometimes it has probable threats to the word free to be aware of the frauds in the name of ‘free’ things like iPhone in just 1 USD it is not possible—don’t trust these offers especial during festive season running now.

Key vocabulary:

Art (Noun)

- An activity through which people express particular ideas.

Acquire (Verb)

- To get something that is important to your business or life.

Sprinkle (Verb)

- To drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface.

Incompetent (Adjective)

- Not having the ability to do something as it should be done.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Example sentences:

Rahul opened a new sweets shop but not getting customers. Fellow suggest to give some freebies to customers as it said charge nothing and you’ll get lot of customers.

X: How the Jio Telecom dominated in the indian market?

Y: They follow the proverb ‘Charge nothing and you’ll get lot of customers’ by giving free internet for a period and give descent 4G speed.

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Rome was not built in a day

2019-10-23T23:34:00.002+05:30

English Proverb

20. Rome was not built in a day—English Proverb

Meaning:

The proverb means that to achieve great results one should not rush; as the great things take time to happen.

Introduction:

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Welcome to English Proverbs World. We are continuing our journey of proverbs from around the world on a daily basis. In this article, we delve the Romanian proverb “Rome was not built in a day” in great detail.

The pivotal point of the proverb is keeping patience. This English proverbial is the essence of any particulate thing in the life of everybody. Let us try to understand this proverb by various examples.

Evolution of men

You cannot expect that a nearly born baby few within years to race a marathon isn’t it? From very birth we learn things in a chronological manner, standing on own feet to walk. As time elapses a man learn the whole world of things and eventually be expert in the field with penitence—not in a day, week or month it takes years to be known as an expert.

Ph.D. (Doctorate degree)

A PhD degree is a well-known degree as the final stage of any specialization in any field. A normal PhD degree takes 4-5 years to something more that but, pursuing any degree in any field requires patience and perseverance. So, it’s well said “Rome was not built in a day”

From my field

I’m a civil engineering graduate my expertise in understanding the marvels of structures on the planet. If you take an example of old or new architecture or monument it was not built in a day or on the first day of putting keystone but, before many days back than you think.

Graduation

A project has to pass through a series of Phases.

Before the thought of any construction project, their many applicability surveys, geological surveys, ground surveys, etc. were conducted. After, satisfactory results the planning phase starts on the paper, and nowadays on computer software like AutoCAD, Revit and others. Then an estimate of work is prepared—it is the time when one can predict the approximate expense of the building. And finally, the construction phase takes place.

Also read: Do not dig a hole for somebody else; you yourself will fall into it. —Russian Proverb

These are some of the stages discussed how much it takes to build a project from paper to reality. As we have seen many examples, we can say the proverb in the situation of time-consuming processes. In the end, I’ll advise you to do not give up on hard things because “Rome was not built in a day” and at last your hard work will pay off.

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Key vocabulary:

Built (Verb)

- To make something by putting bricks or other materials together.

Evolution (Noun)

- The gradual progress of change and development.

Ph.D. (Abbreviation)

- Doctor of philosophy: the highest college or university degree.

Delve (Verb)

- To search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information.

Pivotal (Adjective)

- Central and important.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Examples

· 1. Reporter: How you can play pool-shot so well?

Cricketer: Rome was built in a day; I’m practising it from childhood.

2. X: Why you are slow?

Y: Rome was built in a day.

3. It’s a PhD degree, my dear. Taking 5-7 or more years after all ‘Rome was built in a day.’

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The art is not in making money, but in keeping it

2019-10-22T23:24:00.000+05:30

Jewish Proverb

19. The art is not in making money, but in keeping it—Jewish Proverb.

Meaning:

The proverb states a frame of mind that acquiring money is comparatively easier than hold it for a long time needs art.

Introduction:

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Welcome to the world of proverbs (ProverbWorld.in) where we express our thoughts on the different proverbs. I tried to provide you with a daily dose of proverbs but recent times I’m working on the YourQuote writing platform.

Now let me draw your attention our today’s proverb “The art is not in making money, but in keeping it.” Let’s discuss this in detail—why money is crucial to hold and so on in the section below.

First things first, the first sentence is ‘The art is not in making money, but keeping.’ means making money is easy is an art than keeping it. isn’t it However, earning money is not a child’s play for everybody in the world. Some blissed with immense money on their birth as or being in a wealthy family. The saying is the best fit for those who classed with a wealthy background at birth but could not hold it till death.

The past incidents!!

There are plenty of example available from the past to present—why this proverb is so true. In the past, long time ago India was the richest state on the earth with up to 97-98% of exports to Europe in the exchange of Gold. In these medieval time before invasion of Mughals, British to India, it was known as “Sone ki Cheediya’ means the land of a golden sparrow.

Nevertheless, it was dived and sprinkled over the small dynasties with hateful neighbour relationships and other issues; we do not go dipper in this article but we can say there was no union or single power that’s being the downfall, and in the ends being looted by invaders—proves the proverb ‘The art is not in making money, but in keeping it’

The recent ones.

In the last few years, the incompetent, playboy type of businessman born poor but won jackpot by being part of the business family by chance. Here I am talking about Vijay Malaya—the king of good times—now living in the nearly worst time in the cell in the United Kingdom. Before blunder, the man has an abundance of money to handle but he messed up unskillfully with the Kingfisher air-lines and be bank corrupt. In the possibility of being caught up, he left the country shamefully.

Also read: Little by little the bird builds its nest. —Haitian proverb.

These are some classic examples of proving the proverb is in reality. These do not take stapes towards saving money or failed hugely in investing the money properly. Here are some tips so you can learn the art of keeping the money for the betterment of you and your family.

1. Set saving goals.

2. Cut your debt id (if taken).

3. Decrease expenses on unwanted stuff.

4. Make the right budget monthly, yearly.

5. Invest money smartly.

That’s all we have you in this article, give your suggestions in the comment box or write to us what you think about saving money what’s your guru mantra.

Key vocabulary:

Art (Noun)

- An activity through which people express particular ideas.

Acquire (Verb)

- To get something that is important to your business or life.

Sprinkle (Verb)

- To drop a few pieces or drops of something over a surface.

Incompetent (Adjective)

- Not having the ability to do something as it should be done.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Examples:

A boy winning a lottery of 1 lakh but spend it on useless things. The art in not in making money but in keeping it.

You should have a plan for spending the money. The art in not in making money but in keeping it.

X: What is your budget for a smartphone?

Z: About 30k rupees.

X: You’re spending 30K on purchasing a phone. Do you have savings? Be wise the art in not in making money but in keeping it.

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A man who chases two rabbits catches none

2019-10-16T23:17:00.001+05:30

Romanian Proverb

18. A man who chases two rabbits catches none—Roman Proverb

Meaning:

It states if a man tries to chase two goals at a one time it may fail to accomplish both.

Introduction:

Hello!

Welcome to Proverbs World. We are continuing our journey of proverbs from around the world on a daily basis. In this article, we delve into the Romanian proverb “A man who chases two rabbits catches none” in detail.

First understand the rabbits we are chasing in the everyday life—that could be dreams, goals, targets and so on, but most of the time we would not able to catch them—that’s the proverbs states. Let’s understand some reasons behind this scenario.

Why we fail chasing two rabbits at one time?

The key factor behind it is a dilution of attention in one task or one goal. If you focus on one goal or one task at a time the possibility of success is higher. On the other hand, if we try to chase two rabbits at the same time it may happen that we catch nether.

Let me tell you, my story. when I was pursuing my graduation in college—I have dreamed of learning the skills form the experts in the field but, unfortunately, I land to a lower-class private institution. You can not expect more than you invest. Means the professors employed over there are those who never got their dream job so they grab the opportunity to teach students without interest.

Since then, I explore the internet for my hunger for knowledge from true experts in technology. My search came to end on MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) from NPTEL in the 4^th semester. I have dicided to log in to the courses and learn the real skill from IIT professors.

Also read: Look before you leap -American Proverb

These institutes have minimum attendance rules. Taking care of those rules; it was hard for me to save time for my NPTEL lectures time. Those days from starting 7:00 am to 8:00 pm my residence in the college feels exhausted at the end of the day.

During this, first time I truly enjoyed the joy of learning technical, engineering, technological things—thanks to the decades of experience of IIT professors. Sometimes I feel bored in the regular class at college. Also, at the same time, I have taken a pledge to secure 7.5 CGPA. I hope now you can understand my two rabbits which I was chasing.

However, at the time of semester exam I was not that much prepared due to my dilution in between NPTEL and semester studies. I was certified by IIT Madras in the elite category certification on the first try—I was apricated by the principle of the institute and HoD. I was hilarious but I got one backlog in the 3^rd semester which spoiled my dream of maintaining 7.5 CPA.

In the summary, I failed chasing to rabbits at a one time; it’s my advice to you prioritize your main goal the secondary goals fulfilled eventually.

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Key vocabulary:

Chase (Verb)

- To try to get something that is difficult to get or achieve.

Catch (Determiner)

- To take hold of something, especially something that is moving through the air.

Delve (Verb)

- To search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information.

Dilution (Noun)

- The action of reducing the strength of a feeling, action, etc.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Example sentences:

“What are you doing?

“I’m playing the guitar”

“Don’t you listening to online lectures?”

“Yes, I’m doing both”

“Oh God! a man who chasses two rabbits catches none.”

X: Are you participating in dance competition?

Y: Yes.

X: And, what about signing competition?

Y: No, I think ‘a man who chasses two rabbits catches none.’

You should focus on one goal; because it is said a man who chasses two rabbits catches none.

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He who knows how to live, knows enough

2019-10-14T23:01:00.001+05:30

He who knows how to live

17. He who knows how to live, knows enough—Spanish Proverb.

Meaning:

It means a man should know how to live a meaningful life then he would not have to know everything in life.

Thoughts:

Hello!

We are continuing on the daily journey of proverbs from around the world. In particular, we discuss the Spanish proverb “He who knows how to live, knows enough” in this post.

Let us first grab our attention to the first saying—'He who knows how to live’, here the proverb asks or questions the way of living. So how one should live? and why did the Spanish say that in the past? Let’s look at it.

How one should live?

When think of life as human beings, it's way harder than the animals live—we are not animals—isn’t it! So, what makes us different from animals? Here comes the living part. Animals never care of living they are! they just surviving somehow in the environmental cries whereas we can choose to live a better way.

Humans have mind!

Animals cannot think in a way man thinks. We can design our life according to our desires and wants. The human mind is the world’s fastest computer that has ever found, we as men still trying to understand it and get breakthroughs day-by-day.

Till now we have seen the importance of living, but what about the second part of the proverb “He who knows how to live, knows enough.” It is well said as most successful people reckons that all should know ‘How to live.’ Meaningful living is most important than just living without any hope, inspiration, and motivation in life. Another factor is the goal of behind living will decide the journey of life.

Goal Setting metters!

In earlier proverbs, we already discussed much on this. However, here we will understand by example how essential the goal is. The great revolutionary personality Steve Jobs said in his last speech at Stanford University about how to live life—he mentioned “Love what you do, if you have not found, found one and stick to it.” In life, if you choose your goal and love it too then life could be easy living that way said “He who knows how to live, knows enough”

Also read: Little by little the bird builds its nest. —Haitian proverb

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Key vocabulary:

Live (Verb)

- (to continue) to be alive or have life.

Enough (Determiner)

- As much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree needed.

Design (Verb)

- To make or draw plans for something, for example, clothes or buildings.

Revolutionary (Adjective)

- Involved in or relating to a revolution.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Examples:

● After facing rejection from the first attempt in the entrance exam. Rahul was depressed yet decides to start preparation again because he who knows how to live, knows enough.

● Ram's friends always disrespect of his art but he never took it seriously and one day becomes a famous painter--he who knows how to live, knows enough.

● Komal's relatives always point out on her burn scar but she always tells "the scar is my beauty" with a smile by remembering the saying who knows how to live, knows enough.

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Be honorable to yourself, if you wish to associate with honorable people

2019-10-13T23:18:00.000+05:30

Welsh Proverb

16. Be honorable to yourself, if you wish to associate with honorable people—Welsh proverb.

Meaning:

This proverb suggests being honourable to self, in condition to be honoured by other people.

Thoughts:

Greetings!

First of all, I was not uploaded any new proverbs and means for recent days because I was feeling under the weather for the last two to three days.

Hopefully, now I’m fine and present with a new proverb.

In this article, we going to discuss the importance of being honorable or honored by others. Let’s drive-in with understanding the meaning of honor.

Be honorable to yourself

Simply ‘Honor’ means presenting great respect. So, let us see the first part of the proverb is “Be honorable to yourself.” Here it recommends to respect yourself first, then be cautious about being apricated by people or not as per the reaming part of the proverb “if you wish to associate with honorable people.”

It is so true, if you start with yourself then afterwards you can expect the honor from your surroundings. If you associate people with dishonor and desert them without any reasonable logic or context; then hoping honor from these people will honorable to you that might not be the case.

Honor people to be honored by people

You should admire people around in your life such as family members, colleagues, friends. Despite having differences of any kind, if you give them respect then in exchange they honorable to you.

Life is a journey like a roller-costar ride with ups and downs, dangerous turns and swings. People’s approach to you may vary with time—some odd day, the situation can be worse but do not be heated and approach anyone with the disrespectful manner because of the cause done by you; no one but you may feel regretful later.

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The best answer to anger is silence—German proverb

The second part of the proverb is “if you wish to associate with honorable people” will be fulfilled as it is a conditional statement if you care yourself then people will care for your respect too.

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Key vocabulary:

Honorable (Adjective)

- Deserving public praise or reward.

Associate (Verb)

- To connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else.

Heated (Adjective)

- Excited or angry

Honor (Noun)

- Great respect for someone, or the feeling of pride and pleasure

resulting when respect is shown to you.

Admire (Verb)

- To find someone or something attractive and pleasant to look at.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Examples:

● The man sitting in a car abused the rickshaw puller, in return he also disrespect him—be honorable to yourself, if you wish to associate with honorable people.

● The lady always abuses her neighbours. One day the neighbours disrespect her and her family in front of her relatives. One of the relative said “be honorable to yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.”

● The teacher always dishonoured by the students and make fun of those who got fewer marks. One day students disrespect his teaching methods so be honorable to yourself if you wish to associate with honorable people.

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Little by little the bird builds its nest

2019-10-08T22:35:00.000+05:30

Haitian Proverb

15. Little by little the bird builds its nest. —Haitian proverb.

Meaning:

It means with continuous efforts one can achieve any goal in life.

Thoughts:

Greetings!

Welcome to Proverbs World. In this post, we will discuss the importance of a goal and how to achieve it with perseverance in a successful life. Let’s start.

Importance of Goal in life!

Goals are de facto part of highly successful people that’s why you should have a goal with binding to the time limit. The goal is far different than our aspirations change from time to time in life, for instance, in childhood I aspire to be a teacher—a good life, motivating students and so on; however, in the reality, I am a civil engineer now. Simply it should have a powerful goal in life.

Goals take time to finish.

According to the proverb ‘Little by little the bird builds its nest’, here in the proverb time is mentioned that ‘little by little’ means the goals take its time. As bigger the goal it consumes more time. So, it is you have to stick to your goal with Perseverance. Even the greatest minds failed several times accomplishing their goal but, they stay firm and not give up on the aim.

Why failing to acquire a goal?

The many of people face failure in acquiring the goal. It has many reasons.

1. It could be proper guidance—not means man but could book also.

2. Time boundness: the goal should have prescribed time limit.

3. Perseverance

4. Conviction

5. Self-belief

6. Daily work

These are some the key factor if not managed appropriately you may not fulfil your dream goal.

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Key Vocabulary:

Little (Adjective)

- Small in size or amount.

Haitian (Noun)

- Belonging to or relating to Haiti or its people.

Goal (Noun)

- A result that your plans or actions are intended to achieve.

De facto (Adjective)

- Existing in fact, although perhaps not intended, legal, or accepted.

Perseverance

- Continued effort and determination.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Examples:

● After working the whole day as a delivery boy, Ram studies at every night to chase his dream career such as little by little the bird builds its nest.

● Soham was working in a company as an employee his everyday work and dedication gave him the post of manager in his company, it is as similar as little by little the bird builds its nest.

● Rohan's father saved money for purchasing a small house by pulling a rickshaw--little by little the bird builds its nest.

● Sonali loved to dance but nobody gave her permission to participate. Her hard work and fighting spirit for her dreams make her a big dancer in the world. She proved the saying little by little the bird builds its nest.

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The best answer to anger is silence

2019-10-07T22:46:00.001+05:30

German Proverb

14. The best answer to anger is silence. —German Proverb

Meaning:

The proverb advise not to carry away by the anger of others, but keep calm and silent.

Introduction:

Greetings!

Welcome to Proverbs World. In this article, we discuss proverb on anger and behaviour control by Germans. Where we’ll first see the factors on the occurrence of anger according to context.

Why anybody get angry?

The reason can vary people to people but we going to cover the general means of anger. Most of the time we get angry for no reason, for example, if our speed of internet goes down we get angry, the buffering of videos on YouTube made us irritated too. However, it may not last longer we can treat it as short time anger.

Embracing or insulting words.

This is the most common incident when anybody’s blood heated. The ocean of heat will come as bad words or violence sometimes. On this topic of words, we have already covered one proverb ‘A knife wound heals; a wound caused by words does not—Turkish Proverb.’ Due to this wound, the war of words many times lead to severe consequences; that’s why the proverb said ‘The best answer to anger is silence.’

Why the best answer to anger is silence?

There is a certain situation when in the return of anger, you should not reply by the words. These can be when your well-wishers, family, friends get heated on you for a reason or no reason, in this case, you should analyze the situation and be silent because answering with anger to your loved ones will hurt you later.

Same way, in our professional life, student life, if a teacher or professor shows anger you do not be annoyed by them. Similarly, the boss at the office may furious due to the hectic deadline missed by you do not light up instead answer them with extra hard work.

Do we have to always bear anger?

No!!! when it comes to respect, be firm, stand up and show your anger that another time no one would take chance you. it is essential to reply anyway someone wants to over you. Just take care of the situation. I hope you get the essence of the proverb.

Vocabulary:

Anger (Noun)

- A strong feeling that makes you want to hurt someone or be unpleasant because of something unfair or unkind that has happened.

Silence (Noun)

- A period without any sound; complete quiet.

Essence (Noun)

- The basic or most important idea or quality of something

Annoy (Verb)

- To make someone angry.

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Examples:

“Don’t fly off the handle dear, you always mess up when you are angry. The best answer to anger is silence”

Sandy feel irritating when we chat on the past times with us. I suggested her the best answer to anger is silence.

The child throws away the phone on the wall. The screen of the phone was broken. When a mother to child’s dad “honey, don't be angry the best answer to anger is silence.”

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Never whisper to the deaf or wink at the blind

2019-10-05T23:05:00.001+05:30

Slovenian Proverb

13. Never whisper to the deaf or wink at the blind—Slovenian Proverb

Meaning:

This proverb gives a piece of advice that one should not waste his/her valuable time in communication with a foolish person especially in tough situations.

Thoughts:

Hello! Greetings.

You may think why this proverb said by Slovenian. It apparently opposite of Hindi saying ‘samajdar ko ishara hi kafi hai’ meaning is ‘gesture is enough for a wise man.’ When it comes to this proverb it largely deals with communication. Mainly verbal communication and non-verbal communication.

Two sets of communications:

1. Verbal communication

2. Non-verbal communication

Let us take a brief look at communication types.

1. Verbal communication:

In verbal communication, we communicate with a language—primarily with the help of words. It also has two more parts the first is speaking you speak and another listen or others speak you listen. The second is written communication that you are reading right now.

2. Non-verbal communication:

It means in this type of communication one does not use a single word. Instead, use certain singles to communicate effectively. These can perform by hand, gesture, pose, etc. With gesture one can pass a powerful signal for instance anger, love, aggression, etc.

When to use this proverb?

It all depends upon the rationality of men. That’s why I first cleared it in the meaning portion. So, it can apply when we come across idiot and it’ll be worst—when we pass whisper or signal but it went completely wrong; then we would say “Never whisper to the deaf or wink at the blind.”

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Vocabulary:

whisper (Verb)

- To speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you

Wink (Verb)

- To close one eye for a short time as a way of greeting someone or showing friendliness, sexual interest, etc., or of showing that you are not serious about something you have said

Gesture (Noun)

- A movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling:

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Examples in sentences:

Example 1: Dear, I know you really love Henry and you're pretty much loyal to him. But, you should not waste your precious time in justifying and proving your love towards him because you should never whisper to the deaf or wink at the blind!

Example 2: You know very well her. She is a braggart that never tried to understand anyone's feelings. So, there is no purpose at all in explaining her the truth as we should never whisper to the deaf or wink at the blind.

(Examples by Shreya Chhabra)

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Man proposes, God disposes

2019-10-04T22:55:00.001+05:30

English Proverb

12. Man proposes, God disposes—English proverb

Meaning:

It means people can propose a lot of things with efforts, energy, resources but the success of work depends on almighty god.

Thoughts:

Hello! Friends!

We are back with a new proverb as per our daily commitment to you. The man may be defined as the most modern animal on the planet earth, isn’t it? They can act, do and think in an ingenious manner that no other animal can do. We are human. Whereas, one supernatural power also exists—which even more powerful than a normal man can imagine—God.

Also read: He who knows how to live, knows enough—Spanish Proverb.

The man always proposes never take a single break. The hunger of mankind for the valuable resources and land was never a secret. Sometimes the greed at its pinnacle; when it leads to many wars and it stills present right now for no right reason. The humans plan all things by its order but God shapes things whether they like or not.

Climate Change:

Polar bear

One of the most dangerous hazards ever produced by man is termed climate change. Thanks to the several versions of industrializations. Though man proposes prosperity without taking care of god gifted nature. According to one of the UN Environment report by 2025 the ice frozen on the Antarctic will disappear—consequently, may archipelago countries would be wiped from the world map.

To conclude it would have well said, “Man proposes, God disposes.” We can request the god but the outcome is secured by god.

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Vocabulary:

Propose (Verb)

- To offer or suggest a possible plan or action for other people to consider:

Dispose (Verb)

- To make someone feel a particular way towards someone or something

Modern (Adj.)

- Designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods

Ingenious (Adj.)

- (of a person) very intelligent and skilful, or (of a thing) skilfully made or planned and involving new ideas and methods

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Examples:

She planned to dump him by imposing false accusations of a girl on him but she failed in making her plan work because she forgot that God determines how things will turn out. Hence, it is correctly said that, what man proposes, god disposes"

He decided to quit the job and open his own clinic in a residential area but he failed in making his plan work. He on his fate--man proposes god disposes!

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Look before you leap—American Proverb.

2019-10-03T23:24:00.005+05:30

American Proverb

Meaning:

This proverb gives the advice to consider all the parameters of possible dangers or consequences before acting towards the task.

Introduction:

Hello! Friends…

It’s been a long time since I published the last proverb right! Not my fault. Originally, I could not get free time as preparing for a National-level competitive exam.

Let us continue the journey by today’s proverb ‘Look before you leap.’ This proverb may emerge from an interesting story that may happen sometimes in the jungle. The story of two closed best-fried frogs.

Story:

Long ago two frogs living in the lake full of water in the forest. Similarly, the lake is full of life with fishes, small insects, ducks, birds and greenfield around it.

It was fun time for the two best friends (frogs)—the monsoon had started. They enjoying the rain, gurgling, jumping from one lily tops to another lily tops. There was an abundance of food for live-in but not for a long time. Soon winters come to the birds with blissed wings can fly away to find shelter and home.

However, the frog friends still in the cold water and consequent the shortage of food get stated. Somehow, they survived the cold winter but the next event will comparatively harder to do so.

The summer is about to start. With the deadly heat of the sun, the lake’s water is beginning to shrinking. Slowly the lake near to dried up. The frogs are in deep trouble now—they decided to leave the lake in search of a safe home where enough food and life exist. In their journey of finding a better life one found a deep well and shouted with words.

"Ohh… God! our journey come to the end—we found the lifeful shelter, Lets drive in the well."

The friend of it explained with a serious gesture “Look at well carefully, it is to dry up. And if it will as show how we make to out the well—can you jump at this much of height?” The first frog understands the trouble before it leaps in, and thanked his friend. They continued the journey of finding a safe home. Soon they found a river and settled over there.

In conclusion we can say “Look before you leap.” This proverb can applicable before taking any blind step we should consider all consciousness like in the story frogs did.

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Vocabulary:

Leap (Verb)

- To make a large jump or sudden movement, usually from one place to another

Consequence (Noun)

- A result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient.

Gurgling (Verb)

- (of water, especially small streams) to flow quickly while making a low, pleasant sound
or

- (of babies) to make a happy sound with the back of the throat:

Lily top (Noun)

-Any of various plants with a large, bell-shaped flower on a long stem

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

Example sentences:

It’s too deep waters, look before you leap.

X: I’m going on a hike first time.

Y: It will not be easy for you so care--look before you leap.

Leaning Jodu-Karate is not a child’s play you should look before you leap.

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It is better to begin in the evening than not at all

2019-08-29T14:00:00.004+05:30

English Proverb

It is better to begin in the evening than not at all—English Proverb

Meaning:

This proverb gives bits of advice to kick off any work as soon as possible even if you are late.

Introduction:

This proverb is inspiring one if you can implement it. Today’s world we live-in often call off or put on tomorrow work mindset, if we are late at it. This kind of lazy attitude leads to mare delay in the deadline of work.

Sometimes, we cannot see the direct impact of such attitude followed. Eventually, it becomes a habit. This habit of escaping from work is not termed as a good habit isn’t it! Rather it is a bad habit. Let’s learn from my own experience.

I have recently graduated. After completing my B.E. I come back to home. The city I living and the life I'm having that time—I able saved some time in the evening for a walk. However, since I am at home could not manage time for a workout.

Suddenly, I came across this proverb: It is better to begin in the evening than not at all—I recall my memories of going for a walk listing to my favourite music while walking, running, exercising. It was a matter of fact that it was an evening (connecting to a proverb). I make my mind gathered myself for the change in daily routine. After a long time, I have experienced the fun of running. I do enjoy it.

FIT INDIA

Importantly, Today the honourable P.M. Narendra Modi of India launched FIT India mission that given me the boost continuing my running and informing you too. It is shown many reasons why it is necessary for India and around the globe. On the launch, our addiction to technology (Mobile, TV, etc.) is described as the main villain of FIT India today. As a consequence, the level of fitness declined significantly. In addition, hon’ble P.M. address nation by discussing on the ineffectiveness of fitness Mobile Apps, Smart Watches, etc. in his speech. We (Proverbs World) encourage you to incorporate fitness in your everyday lifestyle.

Examples:

1: He will try to settle down to a changed life, and restart with a new set of morals. Hence, "it's better to begin in the evening than not at all."

2: Yesterday, she got a new job offer but didn't respond because she was confused, but her husband requested her and said, "it's better to begin in the evening than not at all."

3: Rohan participated in the dancing contest. But not much rehearsing the dance. He was nervous to resume his practice encouraged by his mother: "it's better to begin in the evening than not at all."

(Examples by Shreya Chhabra)

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A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will

2019-08-27T19:29:00.002+05:30

Spanish Proverb

A wise man changes his mind, a fool never will. —Spanish Proverb

Meaning:

This proverb states a wise man has the wisdom to change thoughts, opinion, mind based on the situation; however, a fool never gives a try.

Introduction:

The heart of this proverb is in the word ‘change’ isn’t it! When we talk around the change—which is the hardest job for anybody. If I asked you a question “what lunch did you take three days ago?”

Why the change is hard?

Can you recall? Most of us not; if yes then it will be something special meal like a party or maybe your favourite food. It happens because our smart brain does not give importance to repetitive activities in doing; so it supposed to resist any kind of change.

Change is the principle of Nature.

Now we knowing change is hard to adopt for our brain. However, change is the principle of nature. Take an example of a change in seasons i. e. summer, winter, monsoon, spring. These all happen naturally not the climate change and global warming—we do not focus on this topic today.

Importance of Changing Mind

Changing mind is a crucial choice for anybody as discussed in the first section. In order to understand it better let us express thoughts on current J&K issue.

We as an Indian global society hared a lot in news of attacks, casualties in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K state). Many profound leaders of India believed that article 370 is the main harder in the several occurrences. Though, it survived for more than 70 years until the Modi Government change his mind and take a brave decision of changing the law (Made article 370 ineffective). The decision making is hard indeed, especially for the change and the only wise men able to achieve it.

In conclusion, it is a wise decision to count on change considering the circumstances.

Vocabulary:

Wise (Adjective)

Having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life.

Mind (noun)

The part of a person that makes it possible for him or her to think, feel emotions, and understand things.

Fool (Noun)

A person who behaves in a silly way without thinking

(Vocabulary meanings from CambridgeDictionary)

Examples:

1: Yesterday Meena shared a problem with Jennie and Maggie. Maggi started giving her suggestions and consoling her, whereas Jennie understood her problem instantly. So Jennie advised her "a wise man changes his mind, a fool will never."

2: Dear, you must take an appropriate decision of moving out of your PG as you were getting disturbed while studying--Sophie didn't even try. Remember, a wise man changes his mind, a fool will never.

3: Rahul is cheating on Maya but she still trusts him. Hope she is not going to destroy her life. Anyways, a wise man changes his mind a fool will never.

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Do not blow an ember that has no fire in it

2019-08-16T20:12:00.000+05:30

Irish Proverb

Do not blow an ember that has no fire in it. –Irish Proverb

Meaning:

Means one should not invest time, energy, money in the task has no potential.

Introduction:

It is truly said in the proverb—Do not blow an ember that has no fire in it. Wood is being used as a primary source of energy, before, the extraction of natural gas and other types of flammable gases used for the purpose of heating and cooking; though in some villages and remote areas still this wood is used. In order to continue firing the wood one must blow some air into burning wood. Due to this vital process, today’s proverb may be formed at that time. If you don’t blow extra air to the ember it goes out, and whole left unburnt.

How it relates to life?

In our day-to-day activities we do a lot of unnecessary actions that have not outcomes or minimal outcomes; in the same, as said in his proverb. Those kinds of liveliness we should stop blowing air into those activities. I put social media in this category for example. If one using it extensively, it will not be advantageous. Use as more as possible for no reasons such as—counting likes, dislikes, comments, etc.

Vocabulary:

ember (Noun)

a piece of wood or coal, etc. that continues to burn after a fire has no more flames

Blow (Verb)

to move and make currents of air, or to be moved or make something move on a current of air

Irish (Adjective)

belonging to or relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

(Vocabulary meaning from CambridgeDictionary)

Examples:

1: 'Jack you should not invest in that company even when you knowing that there is no benefit in doing so'. Well, I think you should not blow an ember that has no fire in it.

2: Sister, there is no purpose of continuing with your maid. Don't blow an ember that has no fire in it.

3: Tina was giving worthless suggestions during the meeting and suddenly boss yelled and said don't blow an ember that has no fire in it.

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A good name is better than precious ointment

2019-08-15T15:41:00.000+05:30

Biblical Proverb

Meaning:

It means a name built by a good character, deeds, work in the specific fields in society is better than acquiring physical assets.

Thoughts:

Men are known by his or her ‘Karma (work)’ did in a lifetime. That’s why it is well said in this proverb—A good name is better than precious ointment. Men have definite time in life. Also, it is supported in the most popular speech by Steve Jobs at Stanford University. What we do in our lives defines us—if we do wrong, we remembered for bad; on the other hand, if we do good for society; people remember for a long time and adore you—this is the first part of today’s saying.

The other thought of the proverb is:

Do not blow an ember that has no fire in it. –Irish Proverb

We know the people whose work was outstanding being remembered for years, for their work and loyalty towards society not for their assets for intense, Money is not bought you everything: respect is one of them. There are a lots examples availed—In Ramayana, Ravana had a state Lanka of gold, but people remember and praise Lord Rama not Ravana. Money is not there for you after death. It will remain there centuries however, your name depends on your work did ‘good’ or ‘bad.’ In the nutshell, a good name matters a lot than a precious ointment.

Examples:

1: Now that he is rich and famous, he stopped helping the needy. On the other hand, that poor young man is always ready to help everyone. He proved that a good name is better than precious ointment.

2: The rude manager busted out on a peon of his company but the peon didn't even argue with him, he's so humble.

Everyone realised that a good name is better than precious ointment.

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Vocabulary:

Precious (Adjective)

of great value because of being rare, expensive, or important

Biblical (Adjective)

in or relating to the Bible

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

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Better ask ten times

2019-08-13T15:23:00.001+05:30

Yiddish Proverb

Meaning:

It advises to collect all information before going to any place or anywhere over losing in journey.

Thoughts:

The world we living today is the world of information, internet, digital media, social media and much more (plenty of information available).

Still, the goal of most people is unclear. You may wonder how our toady’s thought is connected with the proverb; So, let me connect it for you—in today world, information is at our fingertips, however, we as users being so lazy we do not research much (ask ten times) on any topic for instance goal setting. Today, the world of information world and internet made our lives easy but making us lazy day-by-day

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Vocabulary:

Astray (Adverb)

away from the correct path or correct way of doing something

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

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Better to suffer for the truth than be praised for the lie

2019-08-12T19:41:00.003+05:30

Swedish Proverb

Meaning:

This proverb suggests people that they should always go for the truth. If there is a choice between truth with suffering or lie with praise go for the truth.

Author's view:

Truth vs. lie has been always a defining choice for anyone in life. Let’s discuss in brief.

Truth is ever hard way to follow in any case—it has two main parts: speaking and doing. You may wonder but doing right is also a hard choice. The lie is easy in both doing and speaking. However, the person should look seemingly right for doing or speaking a lie.

Another is accepting the reality which is suggested by the proverb—Better to suffer for the truth than being praised for the lie. Let’s understand by example, if you decided to participate in a race i.e. a marathon so, you must tell yourself the truth that if you have not capable of running or you haven’t did before, and dreaming to win the race because someone tells you can do it; but you know what’s the truth is.

You may disappoint hearing the truth that is not your cup of tea first but if you go to lie; think you are the winner and live with praiseful life.

Eventually, you will be overconfident. Surely you will not finish with a win. Here, I do not wish to discourage you but the advice you to chose truth over the lie. We should remember this proverb before going for a choice in any aspect of life.

Vocabulary:

- Suffer (verb)

to experience physical or mental pain

- Praise (adjective)

To express admiration or approval of the achievements or characteristics of a person or thing

(Vocabulary meaning from Cambridge Dictionary)

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Examples:

● Rohan was honest in the exam by handing over his answers to the teacher. On the other hand, every student of class cheating for getting more marks. Rohan knows it's better to suffer for the truth than be praised for the lie.

● A boss of a company offered 2 lakh for hiding the truth but an honest employee denied the offer and said: "it's better to suffer for the truth than be praised for the lie."

● Ram: I broke the favourite crockery of my mother by a mistake.
Shyam: Just put blame on your siblings.
Ram: No, dear "it's better to suffer for the truth than be praised for the lie."
(Examples by Swati Tyagi)

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