Tag Archives: 稲穂

In which a big head is a form of humility

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Confanity

実るほど頭の下がる稲穂かな (Minoru hodo atama no sagaru inaho ka na; “As modest as a ripened head of rice”) Definition: A description or proverbial example of great modesty befitting true greatness. Just as the ripened “ear” or “head” of rice on a … Continue reading →

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