Insight
A good judge conceives quickly, judges slowly.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 274. I love this one. The most insightful people I know…
Wise fools
If all fools wore white caps, we should seem a flock of geese.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The complete English Works, 272. I love this one--notice…
No doorbell
God comes to see without a bell.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 268. He's always there, of course, but this saying reminds us…
Don’t talk
"Valour that parleys is near yielding"George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 274. This saying reminds us that sometimes it's better to walk away…
Correct passions’ spite
Envy not greatness: for thou mak'st thereby Thy self the worse, and so the distance greater. Be not thine own worm: yet such jealousy, As…
Follow to lead
If you want to be a leader, find someone wise to follow. Humans have never had easier access to wisdom. Nor so much noise distracting…
The little things
Some problems present all at once. They pounce. They're unforeseen, and impossible to mitigate with preventative measures. Other problems seem to present all at once,…
Reciprocity
"Mom, how come I don't get letters in the mail?" "Do you write letters, Danny?" "Well, no." "If you want letters to come to you--try…
Lil helpers
Little kids often want to help. In an effort to mimic their parents--they often will reach for the dishcloth, or ask to try the hand…
Resilience
"One stroke fells not an oak."George Herbert Seventeenth century English poet George Herbert collected sayings. This one makes me think of several things: Perhaps the…