"Nothing ever becomes real until it is experienced. Even a proverb is no proverb to you till your life has illustrated it.” John KeatsMy dad used to say, “The more you know the more you realize how much you have to learn.” At the time I was young and thought I knew everything. Later it made sense when I began to experience my own ignorance.
Do these, and other quotes or proverbs you come across, resonate with your life? Can you think of some life lessons that have brought to light the meaning of a proverb for you? What is one action you can do today that can help you apply what you’re learning? Lord, thank You for being the source of all wisdom found in quotes and Proverbs; help me continue on my journey to discover and learn from the wisdom and experience of others. Amen
Note: John Keats (1795-1821), an English Romantic poet, one of the main figures of the second generation of Romantic poets along with Lord Byron and Shelley. His poems were not generally well received by critics during his lifetime, yet his reputation grew after his death and now Keats is one of the most beloved of all English poets, having influenced many 19th century poets and writers.
Note: My dad, Dayton George Kearney (1925-1983), you wouldn’t know him, but I will always remember him in part as the person I most often quote—the one who invested so many proverbs in me.
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WelcomeI love the wisdom of the ages gleaned from relevant quotes. In them there is a connection to the human experience that crosses all borders. Join me as I relate my personal experiences, and link the wisdom of the quote to the Source of all wisdom: God's Word, the Bible. Enjoy, Libby Categories
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