If you would enjoy the fruit, pluck not the flower. Meaning 의미 If you pluck the flower now, you can enjoy the beautiful blossom, but you won’t be able to enjoy the fruit that will come from it in the future. The idea is to not give up future rewards for immediate gratification. 지금 당장 … Read more
Haste makes waste. Meaning 의미 It’s a reminder to take things slowly, even if you’re in a hurry, because nothing good ever comes from haste. 서둘러서 좋을 일이 없으니 급하더라도 신중하게 일처리를 하라는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 … Usage 활용 This … Read more
The Law is not the same at morning and at night. Meaning 의미 This means that the application of the law may vary depending on the person or situation. 법의 적용은 사람 또는 상황에 따라 달라질 수도 있다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 The first occurrence is difficult to determine. However, this proverb appears in the … Read more
Deceive not your physician, confessor, nor lawyer. Meaning 의미 This proverb represents the three professions people need to be honest with to get help when they are struggling. 이 속담은 내가 어려울 때 도움을 받기 위해 솔직해야 할 세 개의 직업 군을 나타내고 있습니다. … Origin 유래 This proverb appears in the posthumously published collection … Read more
To a crazy ship all winds are contrary. Meaning 의미 This means that nothing can move someone who is easily irritated in the direction they want to go. Someone who is irritable no matter what will be irritated no matter what the outcome, and that’s what they’re likely to get. 짜증을 쉽게 내는 사람에게는 어떠한 … Read more
Love of bustle is not industry. Meaning 의미 This proverb suggests that outward hustle and bustle is not necessarily a sign of diligence. 겉으로 보기에 정신없이 분주하게 움직인다고 하여 그것이 반드시 근면함을 의하는 것은 아님을 말하고 있습니다. … Origin 유래 Quotes by Seneca the Younger (c. 4-65), politician, thinker and writer during the Roman Empire. … Read more
The worst wheel of the cart always creaks most. Meaning 의미 It means that the person with the least ability or the most problems is the most talkative and loudest, drawing the attention of those around them. 능력이 가장 작거나 문제가 많은 사람이 가장 말이 많고 큰 소리를 내어 주변 사람들의 이목을 끈다는 의미입니다. … … Read more
Break a butterfly on the wheel. Meaning 의미 It’s an overwhelming amount of effort to accomplish a small goal. 작은 목적을 달성하기 위해 지나치게 엄청난 노력을 기울인다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 The proverb is said to come from the phrase “Who breaks a butterfly upon a wheel?”, a quote from Alexander Pope’s “Epistle to Dr. … Read more
Paper is Patient. Meaning 의미 This means that being too greedy can actually work against you. Bringing a large dowry means that your in-laws are powerful, which means you’ll be held captive by them. 종이 위에 글을 남기는 것은 누군가의 간섭을 받지 않고 솔직하게 적을 수 있어서 그 데이터 베이스로서의 가치가 점점 높아질 거라는 의미입니다. … Read more
Trust me, but look to thyself. Meaning 의미 Trusting others is important. But it also means you need to trust yourself and be responsible for your own judgment. 다른 사람을 신뢰하는 것은 중요합니다. 하지만 그전에 자신을 믿고 스스로의 판단에 책임질 수 있어야 한다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 Irish Proverbs 아일랜드 속담 … Korean Proverbs 우리말 … Read more