An Empty Bag Cannot Stand Upright
Name: Samuel Amda Date: 9/3/13
“An empty bag cannot stand upright”
What does the proverbial aphorism “An empty bag cannot stand upright” mean and when do we use it? What does aphorism mean? When defining aphorisms, it can be said to be statements without any scientific grounds but based on keen observations. These statements can be either true or false, but they are pointed at something that has some meaning to convene. Aphorisms are more informative and statements of observation. Most aphorism do not have definite or specific meaning.
The quote “An empty bag cannot stand upright” is obviously true and means more than simply an empty bag lying on a dusty shelf somewhere. It is an attractive quote because it makes one think on how one relates to an empty bag. It cannot be a physical similarity because humans are not shapeless burlap bundles hung from a shelf, but rather, humans are like empty bags in an emotional or mental state if it is allowed to happen. We can use the proverbial aphorism “An empty bag cannot stand upright” to talk about wealth, friendship, housework participation and many more
A good example for this quote “An empty bag cannot stand upright” is my older brother. As I look back on my childhood, it is obvious that my mother was a firm believer in the value of housework tasks. My sister and I cleaned up the kitchen every night after dinner. We were assigned weekly tasks like dusting and vacuuming to be completed on Saturdays. We were expected to make up our beds and keep our bedrooms clean. And then Mom found other seasonal chores to give us weeding, raking leaves, sweeping the deck, and more. But my older brother always refuses to do what he is assigned to do. My sister and I were the one who do all his tasks, even cleaning and making up his bed room. Naturally, as a child I did not share my mother's belief in the value of chores. I grumbled and complained and whined, but I did them. After we grow up, One day I went to my
“An empty bag cannot stand upright”
What does the proverbial aphorism “An empty bag cannot stand upright” mean and when do we use it? What does aphorism mean? When defining aphorisms, it can be said to be statements without any scientific grounds but based on keen observations. These statements can be either true or false, but they are pointed at something that has some meaning to convene. Aphorisms are more informative and statements of observation. Most aphorism do not have definite or specific meaning.
The quote “An empty bag cannot stand upright” is obviously true and means more than simply an empty bag lying on a dusty shelf somewhere. It is an attractive quote because it makes one think on how one relates to an empty bag. It cannot be a physical similarity because humans are not shapeless burlap bundles hung from a shelf, but rather, humans are like empty bags in an emotional or mental state if it is allowed to happen. We can use the proverbial aphorism “An empty bag cannot stand upright” to talk about wealth, friendship, housework participation and many more
A good example for this quote “An empty bag cannot stand upright” is my older brother. As I look back on my childhood, it is obvious that my mother was a firm believer in the value of housework tasks. My sister and I cleaned up the kitchen every night after dinner. We were assigned weekly tasks like dusting and vacuuming to be completed on Saturdays. We were expected to make up our beds and keep our bedrooms clean. And then Mom found other seasonal chores to give us weeding, raking leaves, sweeping the deck, and more. But my older brother always refuses to do what he is assigned to do. My sister and I were the one who do all his tasks, even cleaning and making up his bed room. Naturally, as a child I did not share my mother's belief in the value of chores. I grumbled and complained and whined, but I did them. After we grow up, One day I went to my