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A
maxim is a concise wise
statement
expressing a general truth or
principle of conduct and
containing a moral rule,
practical wisdom, or a
fundamental principle that
guides a person's actions.
Maxims serve as a guiding rules
in philosophy, ethics, and
everyday decision-making.
In
literature, a maxim is a type of
aphorism – a brief, universally
applicable saying with a
moralizing tone.
Unlike axioms in mathematics,
maxims are often
context-dependent and rooted in
human experience.
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Maxims influence behavior by
shaping values and norms.
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Maxims can be personal
(e.g., 'Always keep your
promises', 'Actions speak louder
than words', 'A stitch in time
saves nine', 'Practice makes
perfect', 'Better late than
never', Look before you leap')
or philosophical/cultural
(e.g., 'Treat others as you
would want to be treated',
'Honesty is the best policy',
'If God wills it').
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If you stop
learning, you stop creating history and become
history.
In absolutely
everything, the key ingredient is the infusion –
infuse everything with love! →
KoRe parable
Happiness is a
light that flows not from the outside in, but
from the inside out.
Winners approach impossible as possible, losers
approach possible as impossible.
We will forgive
everyone and everything when we finally
understand
what
love is.
When you sing, be
the song. |
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A cultural maxim is a short, widely accepted
saying that reflects the core values, history, and social expectations of a
specific society. They shape how people think and behave within that culture.
Intercultural KoRe
Proverbs are sets culture-specific proverbs
crafted in a
KoRe spirit. They convey the same
wisdom in different forms that are more relatable to representatives of the
target cultures.
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Examples of Cultural Maxims
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The squeaky
wheel gets the grease. (American)
– Those who speak up and demand attention will
get their needs met. This reflects a culture
that values individual expression. |
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The nail that
sticks out gets hammered down. (Japanese)
– Conformity and harmony are more important than
individual distinction. |
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If you want to
go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go
together. (African)
– Long-term
success requires teamwork, patience, and
community. |
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Tall trees
catch much wind. (Chinese)
– People in
high or successful positions attract a lot of
criticism or trouble. |
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No block of wood is so
crooked that a skilled carpenter
cannot shape it.
(Vietnamese)
– Anyone can be taught,
reformed, or improved with the
right guidance.
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One finger cannot lift a
pebble. (Haya/Tanzanian)
– Collaboration and community
effort are essential to solve
problems.
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A person is a person through
other persons. (Bantu)
– Our humanity is entirely tied
to how we treat and live with
others.
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Tomorrow is another day.
(Korean)
– Tomorrow brings a fresh start.
This encourages resilience
through difficult times.
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