What is a proverb? Easy definition
The saying is a phrase, or prayer of popular use that contains some advice, reflection or moral about everyday matters of the daily life of the people.
The proverbs are transmitted in a spoken way, from person to person, and from generation to generation, and their purpose is to teach and advice about the behavior of human beings.
«He who sows winds, harvests storms»
REFRAN: "He who sows winds, harvests storms."
Other variants: "Who sows winds, harvests storms" / "Who sows winds, gathers storms".
"He who sows winds, harvests storms"
Explicit meaning (literal explanation):
This saying is based on a biblical text: Hosea 8: 7 which says: "For they have sown a wind, and they shall reap a whirlwind." In the context, we read that God was very angry with his people (Israel), because they had fallen into idolatry and God would condemn them for it. Therefore, the part of "sowing wind" referred to false worship, and the whirlwind - or in this case: storms - referred to the wrath of God upon his people.
Implicit meaning (message or teaching):
This saying warns us that when we act badly, we are causing worse things to happen to us. There is another similar saying: "what is sown, is harvested," but the latter can refer to good and bad things. On the other hand, refers only to bad things that can become worse. Let's see some examples:
- Example 1:
In the confessional of the church:
-Father, I have stolen again, but I do it for my children.
- My son, stop doing that, because when they catch you and put you in prison, you will not have freedom, and you will not be able to see your children anymore. Remember that he who sows winds, harvests storms.
- Example 2:
In the factory:
Arthur. -Look Javier, I'm going to take this tool hidden among the clothes.
Javier. -Don't steal it, the watchman can find it when he checks you at the exit.
Arthur. -I do not think, in addition, the one who does not risk, does not win.
Javier. -That is not winning, that is sowing dishonesty, and the one who sows winds, harvests storms.
Arthur. -Okay, I better not take it.
- Example 3:
Martín is a compulsive gambler and every day he spends his money in the casino. When his friend finds out about this situation, he says:
-Martin, your wife says that you arrive very late every day, and that you no longer give money to buy food for your children. Stop betting, because at the rate you go, you can lose your house, your wife, and even your children, remember that the one who sows winds, harvests storms.
Like father Like Son
Explicit meaning (literal explanation):
A splinter can come off a stick, which will have the same characteristics of the stick: color, texture and hardness. Can not it be a different way.
Implicit meaning (message or teaching):
This saying is used when we want to point out the son / daughter by some characteristics inherited or learned from his father or mother. We could refer to the physical resemblance or their habits.
This saying can be used positively or negatively. Although, apparently it is used more negatively. Let's see some examples:
- Example 1. It is used in a negative way:
-The son of Don Roberto is very partying, as he was when he was young.
-Like father Like Son.
- Example 2. It is used in a negative way:
-The mechanic's son spoke to me with many vulgar words.
-And what did you expect? Like father Like Son.
- Example 3. It is used positively:
-Hey neighbor, your son solved the game very quickly, he is very intelligent!
- Of course it is, it's my son! Like father Like Son!
- Example 4. It is used positively:
Martha -Yolanda, your baby is very cute!
Yolanda. -Oh, sure! Like father Like Son!