C harity begins at home. We’ve all heard the expression. Usually in response to financial aid going to other nations. Or when we’re asked... Read More.
T he phrase "I took the road less traveled by, and that has made all the difference," is typically seen as an anthem of... Read More.
T he phrase "It's a cakewalk" is typically used to mean something so easy success is certain. But the origins of this folk... Read More.
T hese days, pulling yourself up by your bootstraps means to succeed on your own, through sheer will and hard work. It originally meant... Read More.
T his expression is frequently dished out as advice to do more than is required, in order to impress the boss. In its original... Read More.
Y our mom might have used this saying to explain why you have to take your little brother when you go to the movies... Read More.
M y country right or wrong is a saying frequently invoked as a testament of vigilant, aggressive, and unquestioning patriotism. But, the complete quote... Read More.
T he aphorism carpe diem was penned by the Roman poet Horace in 23 BCE, making it one of the oldest philosophical mottos in... Read More.
L ife, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness doesn't mean what you probably think it means. Sometimes that well-worn adage doesn’t really mean what... Read More.
