Category: proverbs

Proverbs to Cherish: ‘A Penny Saved’

July 26, 2022
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Recently, our family, like many others, has been looking for ways to save. This has led me to think more deeply about the wonderful proverb, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” While some might consider the phrase cliché, it’s actually an excellent guide for many life choices. The most interesting aspect of it is…

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Proverbs to Cherish: ‘Pride Before the Fall’

July 10, 2022
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While of course “everyone knows” that pride can get you into trouble, the concept bears further reflection. For example, are there times in life where one might not have a problem as glaring as pride, but where shades of it can cause an issue? Most certainly. First, some background on the meaty proverb “Pride always…

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Proverbs to Cherish: ‘Idle Hands’

June 13, 2022
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I was fortunate to grow up with a mother who often spoke in proverbs—“a stitch in time,” “do unto others,” and so on—but have only truly begun to appreciate their wisdom as I’ve grown older. Yet when I use them nowadays, I find that a lot of people don’t know them and wish they did….

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