When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends.
Photo by Drew Farwell
The Japanese say you have three faces: The first face; you show the world. The second face; you show to your close friends and your family. The third face; you never show anyone; the truest reflection of who you are.
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Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare.
Photo by Aditya Wardhana
If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty.
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We’re fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance.
Photo: Ardian Lumi. Meaning 📚: The essence of this saying is a call to action and joy of life, despite the inevitable imperfection of human existence. It suggests that we are all, in a certain way, “fools,” regardless of the choices we make. Whether we are cautious and avoid the dance, or throw ourselves into it with full abandon, we cannot escape our inherent fallibility. Key points:Acceptance: Accepting our “foolishness” or imperfection. Carpe Diem: Taking life by the scruff of the neck and making the best of it. Letting go: Letting go of the fear of appearing stupid or foolish. Action vs. Passivity: Choosing active participation in life over passively watching. 🗾 Origin & Author: This saying is often attributed to Japan, and more specifically to the Awa Odori, a famous dance festival in Tokushima. The text is part of a traditional song sung during this festival. The Japanese text reads: Odoru ahou ni miru ahou, Onaji ahou nara odoranya son son! Literal translation: “Those who dance are fools, those who look are fools. If both are fools, it is a sin not to dance!” The author of this specific song is unknown, as it is a traditional folk song that has been passed down and evolved through the centuries. In summary: Origin: Japan, traditional folk song of the Awa Odori festival. Author: Unknown. It is a powerful reminder that life is too short to worry about what others think. So, if we are all fools anyway, let’s at least dance! 💃🕺
The joke is often the hole through which the truth whistles.
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If you feel like you’re losing everything, remember, trees lose their leaves every year, yet they still stand tall and wait for better days to come.
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Door Pieter
Mensenmens, zoon, echtgenoot, vader, opa.
Spiritueel, echter niet religieus.
Ik hou van golf, wandelen, lezen en de natuur in veel opzichten.
Onderzoeker, nieuwsgierig, geen fan van de mainstream media (MSM).
