"Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself." ~ Chinese Proverb
A proverb is a wise saying that reveals a truth about human experience. People around the world have used proverbs to help them think about life and the world.
What is your favorite proverb? What does this proverb mean to you? Give an example of how this proverb might apply to people's lives today.
Here’s an example for you:
One of my favorite proverbs is “People who fight fire with fire usually end up with ashes.” This quote is credited to Abigail Van Buren. To me, this proverb means that if someone is doing something wrong, I shouldn’t do the same thing to that person. That usually just makes the situation worse. Instead, I should look for a way to solve the problem. I think if people tried to communicate more, they would have fewer problems. If someone is being rude, it won’t help the situation to be rude back. Instead, a person could try to find out why the person is being rude by asking if he or she has done something to upset the person. I apply this proverb in my own life by trying to always be the “bigger person” if someone does something wrong to me. Getting mad and getting even both end up making my life worse, so I just try to let go of negative energies and to move forward with my life.
Your response should be 100-200 words and is due no later than 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2014. You will lose points if your response is under 100 words, if it is late, and/or if it does not reflect your own ideas.
