Proverbs are the essences of wisdoms. Some proverbs can encourage people to work harder; some proverbs can sum up the experiences of predecessors; some proverbs can warn people. Interestingly, different countries sometimes have similar meanings of proverbs, which show the truth is in common. There are two proverbs influence my life.
First, nothing is difficult to the man who will try. This proverb is a Chinese proverb, which was come from the former president of China, Zedong Mao. I like this proverb, because it gave me power. When I wanted to give up, it encouraged me to persist. Furthermore, it was the first proverb which I knew when I was six years old. Thus, it is not only a proverb but also a motto for me.
Second, great trees are envied by the wind. This proverb is totally same with my country, and it is very fit with Chinese culture. When I was a young girl, my parents and teachers told me that don’t show too many your abilities, or you will be disgusted by other people. In China, most of people believe that modesty is a kind of virtue. Indeed, sometimes, the second is better than the first.
In short, these two proverbs influence my life. In fact, many other proverbs also influence me, and they are deep in our lives. They give us powers, experience, and warnings.
The old proverbs really can encourage people.
ReplyDeleteSame as Taiwan, teachers and parents also told me do not show too much abilities.
success belongs to persistence
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. When I was young, my parents always said different proverbs, and wanted help me with proverb in my life.
ReplyDeleteproverbs is very helpful to us. in japan, we studied Chinese writing in junior and high school. We learn proverbs with Chinese writing.
ReplyDeleteIt is so fascinating to hear how proverbs have affected you, and that you still remember them from when you where young.
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