🍂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.
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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.
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💠a cut above the rest
✍🏾Better in quality than most others.
This new restaurant is a cut above the rest.
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✍🏾Better in quality than most others.
This new restaurant is a cut above the rest.
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🍂The Blind Man and the Lame Man
Once, a Blind Man was walking along a rough road. He found it very difficult to walk alone as he could not see the bumps and the puddles on the road.
Just then, someone touched the Blind Man’s arm. It was a Lame Man.
The Blind Man introduced himself to the Lame Man and said, “Dear friend, I am facing difficulty walking on the road alone. Will you please guide me and help me complete my journey?”
The Lame Man replied sadly, “I would have readily helped you, my friend, but I am lame and cannot move
even an inch without help. How will I guide you?”
The Lame Man then thought for a moment and said to the Blind Man, “You seem to be strong and healthy. If you carry me on your shoulders, we can both complete our journey. I will guide you as I can see and you can carry me as you have strong legs.”
The Blind Man readily agreed to the solution offered by the Lame Man.
Both men helped each other and completed their journey, safely and with pleasure.
We all can achieve our goals by helping one another in times of need.
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Once, a Blind Man was walking along a rough road. He found it very difficult to walk alone as he could not see the bumps and the puddles on the road.
Just then, someone touched the Blind Man’s arm. It was a Lame Man.
The Blind Man introduced himself to the Lame Man and said, “Dear friend, I am facing difficulty walking on the road alone. Will you please guide me and help me complete my journey?”
The Lame Man replied sadly, “I would have readily helped you, my friend, but I am lame and cannot move
even an inch without help. How will I guide you?”
The Lame Man then thought for a moment and said to the Blind Man, “You seem to be strong and healthy. If you carry me on your shoulders, we can both complete our journey. I will guide you as I can see and you can carry me as you have strong legs.”
The Blind Man readily agreed to the solution offered by the Lame Man.
Both men helped each other and completed their journey, safely and with pleasure.
We all can achieve our goals by helping one another in times of need.
@bbcIEn
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Saying of the Day
🍂All clouds bring not rain
✍🏾Possible interpretation:
We can rephrase this: "Not every cloud brings rain." And that's true. Sometimes there are many clouds in the sky, but it doesn't rain. Don't judge things by appearances.
➕Note: cloud (noun) = visible mass of water vapour high in the sky (usually white or grey in colour) | rain (noun) = water that falls from clouds in the sky
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🍂All clouds bring not rain
✍🏾Possible interpretation:
We can rephrase this: "Not every cloud brings rain." And that's true. Sometimes there are many clouds in the sky, but it doesn't rain. Don't judge things by appearances.
➕Note: cloud (noun) = visible mass of water vapour high in the sky (usually white or grey in colour) | rain (noun) = water that falls from clouds in the sky
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#Saying_of_the_Day
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If we have a positive mental attitude, then even when surrounded by hostility, we shall not lack inner peace.
© Dalai Lama
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© Dalai Lama
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher
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💠good omen
✍🏾A sign, either real or imagined, of good fortune or a propitious outcome.
I saw a dove on my windowsill this morning; I'd say it's a good omen for the rest of my day.
I think the way our conversation ended is a good omen for where our relationship is headed.
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✍🏾A sign, either real or imagined, of good fortune or a propitious outcome.
I saw a dove on my windowsill this morning; I'd say it's a good omen for the rest of my day.
I think the way our conversation ended is a good omen for where our relationship is headed.
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🍂The Sheep-Biter
There was a Shepherd who had a large flock of Sheep. The Shepherd also owned a Dog. He strongly believed that the Dog was very loyal. The Dog was, thus, always well fed and kindly treated.
Sadly, the Dog was not loyal! He pretended to be a faithful pet, but as soon as his master’s back was turned, the Dog would trouble the Sheep. He would occasionally even kill one Sheep and eat it. This went on secretly for a long time.
One day, Shepherd saw the Dog kill a Sheep. He was very angry for the Dog had cheated him so badly! He decided to hang the Dog without mercy.
When the rope was put around his neck, the Dog begged cith for mercy. He pleaded that his master should hang the Wolf, who killed ten times more Sheep than the Dog himself. But the Shepherd replied, sternly, “That may be. But you are far more dangerous than the Wolf. Not only have you killed my Sheep, you made a greater mistake by breaking my trust. Nothing will save you from your punishment.”
An enemy in disguise of a friend, is the greates villain.
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There was a Shepherd who had a large flock of Sheep. The Shepherd also owned a Dog. He strongly believed that the Dog was very loyal. The Dog was, thus, always well fed and kindly treated.
Sadly, the Dog was not loyal! He pretended to be a faithful pet, but as soon as his master’s back was turned, the Dog would trouble the Sheep. He would occasionally even kill one Sheep and eat it. This went on secretly for a long time.
One day, Shepherd saw the Dog kill a Sheep. He was very angry for the Dog had cheated him so badly! He decided to hang the Dog without mercy.
When the rope was put around his neck, the Dog begged cith for mercy. He pleaded that his master should hang the Wolf, who killed ten times more Sheep than the Dog himself. But the Shepherd replied, sternly, “That may be. But you are far more dangerous than the Wolf. Not only have you killed my Sheep, you made a greater mistake by breaking my trust. Nothing will save you from your punishment.”
An enemy in disguise of a friend, is the greates villain.
Read more at @bbcIEn
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💠harrowing experience
✍🏾An experience that is frightening, chilling, or disturbing, either due to an implied or actual element of danger, or from being physically or emotionally unpleasant.
With so much traffic, cycling in this city can be a harrowing experience.
Walking through that graveyard last night was quite the harrowing experience.
The film is very good, but it's a bit of a harrowing experience; it doesn't shy away from intense subject matter.
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✍🏾An experience that is frightening, chilling, or disturbing, either due to an implied or actual element of danger, or from being physically or emotionally unpleasant.
With so much traffic, cycling in this city can be a harrowing experience.
Walking through that graveyard last night was quite the harrowing experience.
The film is very good, but it's a bit of a harrowing experience; it doesn't shy away from intense subject matter.
Idiom.@bbcIEn
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