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WOW – WORDS OF WISDOM – Y23 #2

If you are viewing this post now, it means that you are at the Words of Wisdom challenge. It is a challenge where you are invited to post a quote (wise or not by anybody, even anonymous are welcome) and to accompany it with an image that you took. Rest assured, you are not obliged to make a drawing or painting for this.

Most of you are familiar with this quote:

“Do not cast your pearls before swine (Matthew 7:6)”, but did you know that it coincides with the Korean proverb

“A pearl necklace on a pig’s neck”

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I hope that you will enjoy this challenge that runs every month and that you will join me.

Paula
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12 responses to “WOW – WORDS OF WISDOM – Y23 #2”

  1. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    I didn’t, but that’s a very flirty looking pig. Have a wonderful rest of the month, Paula.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      You too, dear Jo! 🙂

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      1. restlessjo Avatar
        restlessjo

        🤗💗

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  2. Debbie Smyth Avatar
    Debbie Smyth

    New to me, but what a great illustration, Paula

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      Thank you very much, Debbie. It is so good to see you again. I thought you were no longer active on WP.

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  3. Sapiens Verbum Avatar
    Sapiens Verbum

    The Spanish proverb “Como echar margaritas a los cerdos” (literally translates to “like throwing daisies to the pigs” in English) would fit as an ironic response to this post. This phrase means that it makes no sense to share something valuable with someone who won’t appreciate it or doesn’t deserve it. In a way, the Korean proverb and the biblical verse mentioned in the post refer to the same concept. Sharing wisdom with those who don’t value it is like putting a pearl necklace on a pig’s neck.

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      https://bopaula.files.wordpress.com/2023/02/gico-mali-s-cvijetom-1.jpg Noli proicere margaritas ante porcos.
      Matteo 7,6

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      1. Sapiens Verbum Avatar
        Sapiens Verbum

        You are right regarding the biblical verse, it comes from Matthew 7:6 in the New Testament, where Jesus is cautioning his followers not to give what is holy to dogs or throw their pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack. It’s a metaphorical way of saying that some people won’t appreciate or value the things we offer them, and it’s wise to discern who those people are and adjust our approach accordingly.

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  4. Klausbernd Avatar
    Klausbernd

    Dear Paula
    Here’s our quote
    to marvel is to see something without evaluating it
    We can’t remember where we found it. We only know that was in German
    sich wundern ist bewertungsfreies sehen
    All the best
    The Fab Four of Cley
    🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

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    1. Paula Avatar
      Paula

      A very nice quote. Thanks

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  5. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    I love that, as Jo said, flirty pig. I have not heard of the sayings. I shall be back xx

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  6. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    This was a flash of an idea driving home this afternoon. just had to find the right quote 🙂

    Words of Wisdom – Y23 #2

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