"Most sayings hold some kind of wisdom. 'De pen is machtiger dan het zwaard', 'De laatste loodjes wegen het zwaarst', 'grass is always greener on the other side'. They are not directly making the world a better place, but some can motivate decisions, change directions (to a better place). But you're right Bart, this idea is not as direct as others... direct is better."January 25 2012 on Execute and film five sayings/proverbs. The five choices will be made...