The famous proverb ‘Pen is Mightier than the Sword’ has a great significance since ages. It denotes that the pen is more powerful than the sword; irrespective of the fact that the sword has a sharp edge and the power to kill and win wars. From the ancient days, sword has played an important role […]
The idiom, Make hay while the sun shines originated in an agricultural setting and originally it was in the form “when the sun shineth, make hay”. This unique expression refers to the production of hay after a harvest. The warmth of the sun’s rays dry up the wheat stalks and turns them into hay. Once
Rome, Italy is one of the most ancient and beautiful cities in the world. It is famous across the world for its architectural beauty and infrastructure. It is the city with museums, parks, churches, villas, and priceless works of art, palaces, and several monuments. The phrase ‘Rome was not built in a day’ states that
This proverb states that, we must respond to an attack by using a similar method as one’s attacker. An example for the proverb ‘Fight fire with fire’ is when there is fire in the jungle and when it is traveling to other parts of the jungle then the easiest and fastest way to fight a
If one is angry, his anger is immediately expressed in his face. Similarly, other mental states are reflected by the actions of the gross body. In other words, the activities of the gross body are reactions of the mental condition. The mind’s activities are thinking, feeling and willing. The willing portion of the mind is
In today’s times, where there is cut throat competition with every individual trying all his might and applying every method (fair or unfair) to reach the top, very few recognize the importance of the proverb, “Unity is Strength”. It has only become confined to motivational lectures and inspirational books. Very few people actually understand its
We often hear precept or advice for moral conduct. It is true that it influences us for the time being but is soon forgotten. It looks funny when a drunkard speaks on the evils of drinking or a cheat advises us to be good in life. We do not follow a precept preached by a
People, who do hard work and have patience, may have to wait to get the desired result however they can never be failed in their life. And people, who are lazy and don’t want to do hard work, always curse their luck and shout at God. ‘God helps those who help themselves’ is an old
Time is very precious for us. It brings opportunities to us however not always. It is the thing which never stays for anyone and moves continuously on its track. It comes only once in someone’s life and never stays even for a second. It is favorable for those who understand its value and use it
Farmers scatter seeds for cultivation and at the right time they harvest the grain or similar crop. The good farmer pays attention to important matters like good seeds, good ground and proper manure, because he wants to gather in a good harvest. The weather is the only element, over which the farmer has no control,