This proverb highlights the greatness of small but consistent efforts. (이 속담은 작지만 꾸준한 노력의 위대함을 알리는 내용입니다.) Penny and penny laid up will be many. Meaning 의미 It’s a proverbial saying that no matter how small something is, if enough of them come together, they can have a big impact. 아무리 작은 것이라도 그 … Read more
A penny in time is as good as a dollar. Meaning 의미 This proverb goes that even a small amount of money can be as effective as a large amount of money if you spend it right and at the right time. 비록 액수가 적은 돈이라도 때 만 맞춰서 제대로 쓰면 큰 돈만큼 효과를 볼 … Read more
Our bodies are our gardens, to the which our wills are gardeners. Meaning 의미 It means that our will is the most important one in charge of our lives and health. 우리의 의지가 우리의 삶과 건강을 책임지는 주체임을 의미합니다. … Origin 유래 William Shakespeare’s ‘Othello’ 셰익스피어의 작품 ‘오셀로’ … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar … Read more
This proverb is a classic example of the saying that it is difficult to change one’s innate nature. (이 속담은 타고난 본성을 바꾸기는 어렵다는 부류의 대표적 속담입니다.) A leopard cannot change his spots. Meaning 의미 This means that innate habits cannot be easily changed. 타고난 습성은 쉽게 바꿀 수가 없다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 … Read more
Although it rains, throw not away your watering pot. Meaning 의미 It’s about being prepared for any situation in life, just as you prepare for when it doesn’t rain on a rainy day. 비 오는 날 비가 안 올 때를 준비하듯이, 인생의 어떠한 상황도 대비를 하라는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 The first occurrence is difficult … Read more
Late fruit keeps well. Meaning 의미 Just as late-ripening fruit tastes better and lasts longer, someone who emerges later in life may have a greater skill set. 늦게 익은 과일이 더 맛도 좋고, 오래 보관할 수 있듯이, 늦게 실력이 드러난 사람이 더 탁월한 실력을 소유했을 수도 있다. … Origin 유래 N/A 알 수 없음. … … Read more
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