In the struggle between the stone and water,
in time, the water wins.
~ Japanese Proverb [17331]
In the struggle between the stone and water,
in time, the water wins.
~ Japanese Proverb [17331]
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The concept of water being more powerful than stone is a Taoist concept first attributed to Lao Tzu 5th–4th century BCE, China. As with many Taoist concepts, it was quickly adapted by Buddhist teachers. With the spread of Buddhism, especially Zen, the concept migrated into Japan and throughout the world.
The concept is often illustrated with the idea of a river, over time, cutting through mountains of rock and stone.
16, POTD, Proverb of the Day,
Little by little one walks far.
~ Peruvian Proverb [17658]
Little by little one walks far.
~ Peruvian Proverb [17658]
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Don’t change the rules in the middle of the game.
~ English Proverb, American [16265]
Don’t change the rules in the middle of the game.
~ English Proverb, American [16265]
Court Jesters Play Bowling Game, 1868
Museo de Bilbao
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16, POTD, Proverb of the Day,
A bird does not change its feathers
just because the weather is bad.
~ Nigerian Proverb [15027]
A bird does not change its feathers
just because the weather is bad.
~ Nigerian Proverb [15027]
There are no small affairs when there is great heart.
~ Chinese Proverb [14994]
There are no small affairs when there is great heart.
~ Chinese Proverb [14994]
Blind dissident activist, Chen Guangchen, shares an old Chinese saying with America on his arrival at NYU. At 5:30 into his press conference he states: "This is as we say in Chinese, 'there is no small affair as long as you put your heart to it.'" As a hero to human rights, his words bring hope to all who follow him.