Tag Archives: guidance

Pull your sheep, a good life to keep

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Confanity

牽羊悔亡 ken.you.kai.bou Literally: pull / lead – sheep – regret – perish Alternately: You’ll be unhappy unless you take an active part in shaping things. If you see something through properly instead of just letting it run its natural course, … Continue reading →

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If I have seen further it is because a dwarf was standing on my shoulders

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Confanity

Like so. 負うた子に教えられて浅瀬を渡る (Outa ko ni oshierarete asase wo wataru; “Crossing shallows with guidance from the child you carry”) Definition: Sometimes there are things you can learn from people who are younger and less experienced. “Out of the mouths of … Continue reading →

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