Environment, Motivational

Proverbial Thursday – Proverbs and Sayings from around the World

Forestwood

I find profound wisdom in proverbs, sayings and quotes and marvel at the way they are so succinct in communicating messages to the reader. Mostly anonymous, they come to us from past generations and across cultures, and speak of the experiences of lives lived and lessons learned. Quotes like proverbs, can make us think more deeply about something.

Each Thursday, I post a /Proverb or Saying and a Quote that I find thought-provoking.  I hope you will too.

A saying today from Norway contributed by Tina over in Vienna that reflects the way I feel about the environment. But as with all proverbs, the interpretation is with the reader.

It’s dangerous to all live on the same balloon, carrying needles. It’s not like you can choose to poke a hole only in your part –from a Norwegian children’s song, where the refrain goes:

Balloons are things you have to be careful with, because they break so easily if they’re not left alone. And how could someone say that half of it is mine, and I’m gonna poke a hole in your half! 

[Tina: Everday Life in Vienna]

If you really put a small value upon yourself, rest assured that the world will not raise your price –
Author Unknown

Something to Ponder About

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A philosophic Aussie writes here at StPA, one who will readily admit to loving Scandinavia. I'm interested in global politics and what drives us to be who we are. Scratch the surface and you'll find a practical Environmentalist with an egalitarian bent, trying to unleash a little creativity via the written word. Scandinavian culture, literature and traditions are close to my heart, even though I'm Australian. Travel and courteous discussions greatly broaden the mind, so I travel if I can and am always up for a vigorous, respectful discussion. I'm an avid reader, a writer and I enjoy photography and crafts, particularly traditional art forms. I hope you'll find 'Something to Ponder About,' in my WordPress Community.

22 thoughts on “Proverbial Thursday – Proverbs and Sayings from around the World”

  1. Nothing to whinge about today, Amanda ! – these are both truly excellent !
    But the first one is especially good …

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  3. The first one is wonderful. Sometimes, nations (or even individuals) forget that we share this world with millions of others. An environmental – or otherwise – catastrophe in a small area can wreak havoc so many miles away. As for the second, others will see us as we see ourselves and the image we create to suit it. Self respect is vital.

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    1. That is another excellent proverb, and i’ll add it to my list. Thanks so much. I love it when people contribute. Especially sayings and little pieces of wisdom from other countries

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  5. Someone paraphrased from that quote in a comment on something I read yesterday but I can’t for the life of me remember what I was reading at the time. Maybe it was you! I remember thinking at the time it was such a great analogy for our global community and the lack of action in certain areas, particularly in regard to the environment.
    I love a good quote. I have quotegarden.com on speed dial (well, the internet/browser equivalent of speed dial).

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