Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Inspiration & Paradox 50: Paradoxical Proverbs

lThis blog marks something significant -- I have come thus far and now am celebrating my 50th Paradox!

Read these proverbs and muse over them, the paradox in them, the philosophy and truth in them.....

Begin to weave and God will give you the thread.
— German proverb

More company increases happiness, but does not lighten or diminish misery.
— Thomas Traherne

If God is, why is there evil? But if God is not, why is there good?
— St. Augustine

Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic.
— Author Unknown

As the island of our knowledge grows, so does the shore of our ignorance.
— John Wheeler

It takes both sunshine and rain to make a rainbow.
— Author unknown

The smallest deed is worth more than the greatest intention.
— Seen on a church marquee.

It is good to have an end to journey toward;but it is the journey that matters in the end.
— Ursula LeGuinn

The human heart feels things the eyes cannot see, and knows what the mind cannot understand.
— Robert Vallett

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