Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them.
© Orison Marden
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© Orison Marden
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🍂The Cormorant and the Fish
An old Cormorant lived by a pond. His eyes had become weak and he could not spot his prey easily. The Cormorant started scheming to meet his daily need of food.
One day, he saw a Fish swimming on the surface of the pond. The Cormorant called out to him and said, “Dear friend, the fishermen are going to come here in a week’s time to catch all the fish. You must immediately warn your brothers.”
The Fish quickly swam to its brothers and told them the news. All the Fish of the pond got worried. They went to the Cormorant and asked him for help.
The Cormorant told them that he had found a shallow pond near his house. Since no fisherman knew about the pond, all the Fish could stay there. The Cormorant offered to take the Fish to the new pond one at a time.
All the Fish agreed, happily.
The cunning Cormorant carried the Fish to the shallow pool of water where he could easily see till the bottom of the pool. There, he caught them, every day, to satisfy his hunger.
Do not agree to an enemy’s plan without knowing the truth.
@bbcIEn
An old Cormorant lived by a pond. His eyes had become weak and he could not spot his prey easily. The Cormorant started scheming to meet his daily need of food.
One day, he saw a Fish swimming on the surface of the pond. The Cormorant called out to him and said, “Dear friend, the fishermen are going to come here in a week’s time to catch all the fish. You must immediately warn your brothers.”
The Fish quickly swam to its brothers and told them the news. All the Fish of the pond got worried. They went to the Cormorant and asked him for help.
The Cormorant told them that he had found a shallow pond near his house. Since no fisherman knew about the pond, all the Fish could stay there. The Cormorant offered to take the Fish to the new pond one at a time.
All the Fish agreed, happily.
The cunning Cormorant carried the Fish to the shallow pool of water where he could easily see till the bottom of the pool. There, he caught them, every day, to satisfy his hunger.
Do not agree to an enemy’s plan without knowing the truth.
@bbcIEn
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💠cipher
✍🏾A person who is unimportant, insignificant, or without influence. It refers to the mathematical symbol for zero (0).
I feel like a bit of a cipher in such a large company.
Idiom. @bbcIEn
✍🏾A person who is unimportant, insignificant, or without influence. It refers to the mathematical symbol for zero (0).
I feel like a bit of a cipher in such a large company.
Idiom. @bbcIEn
🍂The Man and the Snake
Once, a Man found a Snake coiled on the ground. He became scared and was about to kill it. Just then, the Snake cried out, “If you wish to kill me, you may, but before that please listen to how ungrateful man has been!”
The Man agreed.
Soon, a Cow came by. The Snake asked the Cow what she thought of man. The Cow said, “I have denied milk to my little
calves and given man milk for years. In return, I do not get even a ‘Thank you’.”
The Man said, “We are fools to listen to this old, silly Cow, let’s ask the Ox.” The Ox said, “I have worked hard on the fields most of my life, but all I got from my master in return is only beating!”
Next, they asked a Tree. The Tree said, “I gave fruits, flowers and shelter to man. But, one day, my branches were chopped down by the same man for firewood.”
After Man had heard them, he thought, We have been so selfish! Snake, you are free to go. I am sorry for all the trouble we have caused the animals and the trees.”
Be grateful to all who help you.
@bbcIEn
Once, a Man found a Snake coiled on the ground. He became scared and was about to kill it. Just then, the Snake cried out, “If you wish to kill me, you may, but before that please listen to how ungrateful man has been!”
The Man agreed.
Soon, a Cow came by. The Snake asked the Cow what she thought of man. The Cow said, “I have denied milk to my little
calves and given man milk for years. In return, I do not get even a ‘Thank you’.”
The Man said, “We are fools to listen to this old, silly Cow, let’s ask the Ox.” The Ox said, “I have worked hard on the fields most of my life, but all I got from my master in return is only beating!”
Next, they asked a Tree. The Tree said, “I gave fruits, flowers and shelter to man. But, one day, my branches were chopped down by the same man for firewood.”
After Man had heard them, he thought, We have been so selfish! Snake, you are free to go. I am sorry for all the trouble we have caused the animals and the trees.”
Be grateful to all who help you.
@bbcIEn
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💠a cut above the rest
✍🏾Better in quality than most others.
This new restaurant is a cut above the rest.
Idiom. @bbcIEn
✍🏾Better in quality than most others.
This new restaurant is a cut above the rest.
Idiom. @bbcIEn