‘A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience’, so said Miguel de Cervantes. This week’s proverb: ‘Do right and fear no man.’
Category: Exploring Philosophy
Fervent Fortitude
Fortitude is one of the cardinal virtues that most of us probably believe we understand. It is often called courage, strength, endurance-the facing of fears. But as ever, when discussed as a virtue, it becomes multifaceted. What is true and virtuous fortitude?
Proverbs: You Cannot Run with the Hare…
‘A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience’, so said Miguel de Cervantes. This week’s proverb: “You cannot run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.”
Proverbs: An Old Poacher…
‘A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience’, so said Miguel de Cervantes. This week’s proverb: “An old poacher makes the best gamekeeper.”
Proverbs: The Frog in the Well…
‘A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience’, so said Miguel de Cervantes. This week’s proverb: “The frog in the well knows nothing of the sea.”
Proverbs: The Best of Men…
‘A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience’, so said Miguel de Cervantes. This week’s proverb: “The best of men are but men at best.”
Proverbs: If You Lie Down with Dogs…
‘A proverb is a short sentence based on long experience’, so said Miguel de Cervantes. “If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas.”
Proverbs: A Chain Is Only As Strong…
Proverbs are nuggets of wisdom, passed down through centuries which we can still learn from today. “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.”
The War on Resilience
In his 2004 paper, George A. Bonanno looks at resilience and how many professionals dismiss or underestimate it. He asks- does everyone need help?
Proverbs: Pearls Before Swine…
Proverbs are nuggets of wisdom, passed down through centuries which we can still learn from today. ‘’Don’t Cast Pearls Before Swine.’