Korean proverb of the day and its lessons: ‘If you don’t walk today, you must run tomorrow’

Korean proverb of the day and its lessons: 'If you don't walk today, you must run tomorrow'

I walk a winding dirt path through a sun-dappled forest, bathed in warm, late afternoon light. My posture is relaxed, my gait unhurried, embracing the peaceful, contemplative mood. “If you don’t walk today, you must run tomorrow” (Oneul geotji aneumyeon naeil ttwieoya handa) is a Korean proverb that roughly translates to “If you don’t walk … Read more

Today’s Haitian Proverb: “The Rat in the House Eats the House” and Its Enduring Wisdom About the “Enemy Within”

Today’s Haitian Proverb: “The Rat in the House Eats the House” and Its Enduring Wisdom About the “Enemy Within”

Today’s Haitian proverbs show us the enemy within. When things go wrong, we always suspect outsiders and give the benefit of the doubt to those closest to us, even though they may have the greatest scope and opportunity to stab us in the back. An old Haitian proverb warns us of this situation and reminds … Read more