Chase Two Horses

The proverb, "chase two horses and you will catch neither," suggeststhat we have to focus on an important matter at hand and thatwe can't do everything at once. This proverb and the others in thisreflective reader, drawn from many cultures, weave a colourfulwisdom from the past that can inform present-day thinkingand action.Brought up on proverbs in a Dutch familial home, the authorhas selected proverbs that evoke humour, philosophical insightsand ethical challenges for living with joy, generosity and justice.Here is a wisdom that can shape a spirituality for daily life thatpromotes human flourishing.