Proverbs

A stitch in time save nine. This proverb means that we have to attend to all problem big or small, immediately. Especially smaller problems are more dangerous. Little things must be attended to at once. We know that a battle has been lost for want of a nail in the horse shoe. A virus destroys a whole humanity. A dust particle can cause loss for several lakhs. If we do not mend the cloth or shoe or chappal at once it will give way for further repair and even cause death to the wearer. So we must be prompt in solving problems and doing our work.

Rome was not built in a day. It means that careful planning is necessary for every activity. Any work or job cannot be done in a day. A house construction needs a year for it completion. A student has to plan his study for his future career. It takes a long time to prepare to launch a rocket. Gandhiji was able to win the confidence of the people only by his sheer constant effort and careful planning. Proper thinking for performance of work would help one to attain progress in life.

Make hay while the sunshines. It means that one should make use of the opportunities for one’s progress in life. A student has to make use of his lifetime for his education and future career. If he cannot study at the proper age there is no use in feeling sorry afterwards. A farmer should carryout his work only in proper seasons. Any skill can be learnt or acquired only during the youth. The young should learn many things from the elders when they are alive.

A rolling stone gathers no moss. It means if people do not stick to certain good principles, and change their mind from tome to time they cannot understand life and enjoy it. A stone in water gathers moss but that which rolls in it gathers nothing. Likewise a man who jumps from one job to another several times, cannot learn anything and lead a contented lfe. A scientist gets success because he is continuously and constantly at his work . He is able to find a solution to a problem. Hasty mind will never succeed.