Reflections and philosophical thought

Frost

"He who hesitates is frost."

- Eskimo proverb

posted by Pamela 8:09 AM + E-mail

Sunday, September 15, 2002

Leap Over the Adversaries of Life

"Those who know how to play can easily leap over the adversaries of life. And one who knows how to sing and laugh never brews mischief."

- Ighulik Eskimo proverb

posted by Pamela 8:13 AM + E-mail

Friday, September 13, 2002

Never Pet a Bear

"Never pet a bear unless it is a rug."

- Eskimo proverb

posted by Pamela 8:09 AM + E-mail

Wednesday, September 11, 2002

"Yesterday is ashes, tomorrow wood. Only today does the fire burn brightly."

- Old Eskimo proverb

posted by Pamela 1:14 AM + E-mail

Tuesday, September 10, 2002

Arguing with children

"One who argues with children becomes childish."

- Eskimo proverb

posted by Pamela 8:15 AM + E-mail

Saturday, September 07, 2002

"May you have warmth in your igloo, oil in your lamp, and peace in your heart."

- Eskimo proverb

posted by Pamela 8:08 AM + E-mail

Thursday, September 05, 2002

"Tell me, and I forget. Show me, and I remember. Involve me, and I understand."

- Eskimo proverb

posted by Pamela 8:13 AM + E-mail

Tuesday, September 03, 2002

"Iglupse igalangit taimak mikitigivut sekinerub issagutingit iterungnangimatta iglonut."

- An Old Eskimo Proverb

Translation: Don't let the windows of your house be so small that the light of the sun cannot enter your rooms.
(Taken from Residents' Album: "Eskimo", Ralph Records, The Cryptic Corporation, 1979)

posted by Pamela 8:11 AM + E-mail

Sunday, September 01, 2002

"The teacher is the one who is present when learning takes place."

- Eskimo proverb

posted by Pamela 8:07 AM + E-mail