This Chinese proverb gives a reality check to impossible dreams, delusions. A toad can only dream about eating the swan. It can never happen in reality as it’s a wild desire, an unrealistic dream. It is a famous and old Chinese saying that brings people down to earth, not by clipping their wings, but by […]
The Norwegian proverb teaches us to differentiate between real and false urgency. Not everything has to be done now and choosing what those things are solves half of the problem. Rushing at everything only results in poor outcomes, and so it is necessary to take a pause and decide whether to rush or not. You […]
New Delhi, June 30: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has conveyed heartfelt greetings to citizens, representatives, and democratic institutions worldwide on the occasion of International Parliamentary Day. In a post shared on the social media platform X, he described Parliament as the soul of democracy and the highest expression of people’s aspirations, rights, and trust. […]
The food that is in the mouth is not yet in the belly Africa has a rich collection of old sayings belonging to different countries and their stories present a slice of their culture. Among many well-known food proverbs, this stands out as it warns us against premature celebration using the simplest metaphor. The food […]
Proverb of the day: ‘No one becomes a bishop unbeaten’ Proverb of the day: There is no easy way to success, and it only comes through heat and sweat. We are familiar with this saying, which does not need much explanation, as similar proverbs exist in all countries, languages, and cultures. But the Icelandic one […]
The wolf may shed its fur, but never its nature: The timeless wisdom behind Italy’s most enduring proverb A politician promises to change after a scandal. A friend swears they have given up a harmful habit, only to fall back into it weeks later. A company rebrands itself after a public controversy, yet its culture […]
The notice arrived quietly enough, tucked into the sort of corporate statement that rarely hints at the weight behind it. A regional amusement park in Georgia, long familiar to families who grew up looping its rides and arcades into summer routines, is preparing to shut its gates for the last time. The decision affects the […]
Marc Aaronson (Image source: researchgate.net) There are certain quotes that make people pause because they seem to challenge a habit that most of us have. This quote by Marc Aaronson is one of them. It does not offer comfort. It does not suggest a careful plan. Instead, it asks readers to think about how much […]
Nikola Tesla (Image: Wikipedia) Some quotations remain popular because they offer encouragement. Others survive because they reveal something uncomfortable about human nature. This remark, commonly attributed to Nikola Tesla, belongs to the second group.The sentence is short, but it leaves a strong impression. Tesla takes an emotion that most people have experienced at some point […]
Chandigarh, June 6: India has established a strong grip against Afghanistan in the ongoing lone Test match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. By the end of the first day, the Indian team scored 368 runs for the loss of 3 wickets, with only 85 overs of play possible. Winning the toss and […]
