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A new language is a new life (Persian proverb) [5] A penny saved is a penny earned; A picture is worth a thousand words; A rising tide lifts all boats; A rolling stone gathers no moss; A ship in a harbour is safe, but that's not what a ship is for; A stitch in time (saves nine) A watched man never plays; A watched pot/kettle never boils
Attar records the fable of a powerful king who asks assembled wise men to create a ring that will make him happy when he is sad. After deliberation the sages hand him a simple ring with the Persian words "This too shall pass" etched on it, which has the desired effect. [7] This story also appears in Jewish folklore. [10]
words from mouth: Taking the words out of someone's mouth, speaking exactly what the other colloquist wanted to say. verba ita sunt intelligenda ut res magis valeat quam pereat: words are to be understood such that the subject matter may be more effective than wasted: I. e., when explaining a subject, it is important to clarify rather than confuse.
Beyond her famous quote, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time,” Angelou's words offer incredible insight into the human condition.
[1] [2] A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition. [1] The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. [3] [4] Collectively, they form a genre of folklore. [5]
The last words attributed to Archimedes (paraphrased from Valerius Maximus' Memorable Doings and Sayings). During the raid of Syracuse by the Romans, Archimedes was busy drawing mathematical circles. He was eventually attacked and killed by a Roman soldier as he was too engrossed in thought to obey the soldier's orders.
November 5, 2024 at 3:57 AM Election Day is always exciting! Whether you've already mailed in your ballot, voted early or you're heading to the polls today, these voting quotes are sure to resonate.
List of Latin and Greek words commonly used in systematic names; List of Latin words with English derivatives; List of Latin legal terms; List of medical roots, suffixes and prefixes; List of sundial mottos § Latin mottos; List of U.S. state and territory mottos; List of university and college mottos