Mohsin Sumar Zend Certified Engineer, PHP Professional, Designer & Web Developer

28Jan/110

Wealth does not pass three generations

I came across an interesting Chinese proverb and thought I'd share:

"Fu bu guo san dai"

  • Literally: Wealth does not pass three generations.
  • Meaning: It's rare that the wealth of a family can last for three generations (the 2nd may see the value of hard work, but the 3rd forgets it).
  • Explanation: In business, the first generation works extremely hard, so that the second generation reaps the benefits. By the time the third generation arrives, the wealth is squandered.

Source: http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Chinese_proverbs

28Jan/110

Its kind of fun to do the impossible

"Its kind of fun to do the impossible."
- Walt Disney

2Jun/100

You do not get great handwriting if you do not start scribbling

I came up with my first original quote in one of my email correspondences today, and I would like to share it with you.

"You do not get great handwriting if you do not start scribbling"
- By Mohsin Sumar

16Nov/090

A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be.

"A man should look for what is, and not for what he thinks should be."
- Albert Einstein

4Oct/090

Success is not how far you get but…

"Success is not how far you get, but the distance you travel from where you started."

Today, I came across this well said proverb while watching one of my favorite TV shows, Numb3rs - the 6th season. I often come across such words of wisdom from many different places which I'll be posting it up on my blog. Stay tuned.