You cannot step in the same river twice
– Middle Eastern Proverb

Can ‘change’ be a cyclic force, or is it more linear, with a beginning and an end?

Weekly Quotes
“When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”
-Ben Franklin

“The superior man governs men, according to their nature, with what is proper to them,
and as soon as they change what is wrong,
he stops.”
― Confucius
What is your take on these sayings?
Do you agree with them?
Do you think change is always cyclic or linear, with a beginning and end?
Was Ben Franklin right? Or blind to contentment?
Everyone’s opinion is important. What is yours?
Join in the discussion by leaving a comment.

Background to Sunday Sayings
Several years ago, I created ‘Proverbial Friday’ on my blog. This morphed into Sunday Sayings.
I became fascinated with traditional proverbs and sayings, their metaphorical layers and the many different interpretations found within just a few, succinct words. I marveled at their ability to transcend race, religion, opinions and age.
Mostly anonymous, proverbs are a portal through time to generations past and echo a diverse range of cultures.
