The truth is not to seek good from good. “They don’t seek good from good”: is it true?
It is better if everything remains the same, because there is no point in changing anything, because it is still unknown what you will exchange for, whether it will be better or worse than what exists. You can choose other proverbs and sayings, say them differently. For example: A bird in the hand is better than a pie in the sky.
Many languages have similar expressions. so this is common folk wisdom:
In England they say the same thing: “Let well alone” - leave the good alone. In Germany - “warum in die Ferne schweifen? Sieh, das Gute liegt so nah” - why look into the distance if good things are nearby. In France, “Qui est bien ne se meuve” - if it’s good, let it remain that way.
But it turns out that this expression is not so simple. Initially it sounded completely different, which is why it had a completely different meaning.
“Horses don’t roam for food, they don’t seek good for good.”
The meaning here is that goodness should be selfless; you should not expect gratitude for good deed, for a good deed.
Over time, we began to use a shortened version. And by the way, everyone interprets it in their own way. Some interpret it in such a way that if you suddenly received some kind of gift from fate, something good fell on your head - grab it right away and don’t dare say that it’s bad, moan and look for something better. The good is already in your hands.
Let's remember the synonyms for the expression:
Best the enemy of the good
Better a bird in the hand than a pie in the sky
Try on seven times, measure once
A bad peace is better than a good quarrel
Much to wish for, but no good to be seen
Okay, sit down, just sit there
It works - don't touch it (modern truth)
They don’t seek good from goodness
Horses do not roam for food; they do not seek good for good.
Wed. They don’t seek good from goodness, answered one manager of a charitable institution when asked whether he would retire with a pension double the legal allowance.
*** Aphorisms.
Wed. From oats, know horses do not prowl, they do not seek good from good...
L.N. Tolstoy. The power of darkness. 1, 10.
Wed. They do not seek good from good, but You have good things at hand, just force yourself to work for the first time.
Melnikov. On the mountains. 4, 6.
Wed. When I described the immeasurability of Russia, they answered: “No, no, you can see it’s cramped at home when you’re going to your death in someone else’s cramped quarters.” they don’t seek good from goodness.
Marlinsky. Koisubulin people.
Russian thought and speech. Yours and someone else's. Experience of Russian phraseology. Collection of figurative words and parables. T.T. 1-2. Walking and apt words. Collection of Russian and foreign quotes, proverbs, sayings, proverbial expressions and individual words. St. Petersburg, type. Ak. Sci.. M. I. Mikhelson. 1896-1912.
See what “good is not sought from good” in other dictionaries:
They look for the good that is hidden, but the bad is at hand. See GOOD AND BAD...
They don’t look for the silver lining of good. See TOLK STUPID... IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
They do not seek good from good. See Grief Grief They do not seek good from good. They do not seek bread from bread. See FAQ... IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
Horses do not roam for food; they do not seek good for good. See FAQ... IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
Adverb, number of synonyms: 2 don’t look a gift horse in the mouth (2) no desire to change (1) Dictionary of synonyms AS ... Synonym dictionary
They do not seek good from good. Horses do not hunt for food; they do not seek good for good. Wed. One does not seek good from good, one manager of a charitable institution answered the question: would he resign with a double against the legal... ... Michelson's Large Explanatory and Phraseological Dictionary (original spelling)
They do not seek good from good. They do not seek bread from bread. See FAQ... IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
They do not seek good from good. See SEARCH FIND... IN AND. Dahl. Proverbs of the Russian people
Justification for good. Moral philosophy philosophically ethical work Vladimir Solovyov, written by him in 1897. Contents 1 Contents 1.1 Part one. Welcome to human nature... Wikipedia
Wed. material, all good cf. property or wealth, acquisition, goodness, esp. movable. All my goodness or kindness is gone. They have an abyss of stuff in their chests. All good is dust. | In spiritual meaning. It’s good that it’s honest and useful, everything that requires... Dictionary Dahl
Books
- They don’t look for good from princesses, Kira Filippova. The vampire is not a friend to the princess?! That's right, the vampire is a rival to the princess. And when it comes to world domination, then, excuse me, raising an already obstinate girl does not play a role. Here…
- They don’t look for good from princesses, Kira Filippova. The vampire is not a friend to the princess?! That's right, the vampire is a rival to the princess. And when it comes to world domination, then, excuse me, raising an already obstinate girl does not play a role. Here…
Very often, even in modern lexicon We hear the old proverb, worn out by generations, “they don’t seek good from good.” Many people use it repeatedly in conversation; it often appears on forums and websites. Naturally, it can be found in classical literature, in poetry and prose, as well as in famous generals, rulers, artists, etc. But strangely enough, each person puts his own meaning into these words, and it turns out that single meaning they don’t even have...
The first meaning, more common
According to numerous dictionaries, encyclopedias and other more or less reliable sources, the meaning of the words “they do not seek good from good” is as follows. If a person has received something for free in his life, something that has made him richer, happier, better or luckier, he should not demand more. According to these words, everyone who receives such “heavenly manna” should accept it, be grateful for this gift, and not look for anything else in this world. However, if you think about this interpretation, it becomes clear that it is still possible to achieve more with such a “free” gift, but in this case you will have to put in work and effort, since further victories will be the result of your efforts. However, it is worth remembering that this interpretation is unofficial, and of course, along with it there are others that we will now learn about.
The second point is acceptable to many people.
Now let’s look at the expression “one does not seek good from good” in a completely different light. Its meaning lies in the fact that if you once did good to another person, you should not expect a reciprocal step on his part. That is, if someone dares to do charity, then he must be prepared for the fact that he will have to work “for nothing,” and most often people will not appreciate this work, but will take it for granted. In support of this theory, we can also recall another quote that Omar Khayyam once wrote in one of his poems: “One will not understand what roses smell like, another will extract honey from bitter herbs, give bread to one - he will remember forever, sacrifice the life of another - he will not understand.” " Based on this we can conclude that given value These words depend purely on the person to whom you are doing this kindness.
The third meaning of ancient wisdom
Often people also interpret the words “they do not seek good from good” a little differently. It is believed that if a person already lives in abundance, he is happy and has everything that can provide him decent life, then he will not move to another place, look for something new, or try himself in a new role. However, this meaning also needs to be interpreted ambiguously. People are different, and there are those who can be assigned to one place. And there are individuals who prefer to constantly travel, learn something new and unknown.
A book written based on words of wisdom
Writer Kira Fillipova created an interesting fantasy comedy, which she called “No good is sought from princesses.” In this bestseller, of course, the meaning of the title is extremely clear and is visible throughout all the chapters. The fact is that main character- a princess capable of outwitting and defeating werewolves, vampires, necromancers and other evil spirits simply for her own amusement. Despite this “darkness”, the novel is very interesting, and you can read it avidly.
January 31st, 2011 , 04:19 pm
Today, in the process of communicating with a colleague, it turned out that we interpret this saying differently. We were sincerely surprised by this story. We are the same age and fellow countrymen. We both love to read good literature. Well, really, how can one and the same phrase have different meanings? It turns out that whoever hurts is the one who talks about it? I believed that once you get something, you shouldn’t ask for more. Valentina claims that true meaning The saying goes that if you do good to someone else, don’t expect them to do the same in return.
I turned to Google “the almighty” for help, as my son likes to joke.
Turns out, true meaning sayings - They don’t seek good from goodness Other Internet users also wanted to know. Here are a few thoughts on this topic:
- And it seems to me that to this wise proverb we can add one more: “what we have we do not keep, we lose it by crying.” So I think that you need to be able to see the good and rejoice in what you have. Don't look for something better.
- Masha, if I’m not mistaken, then this is a proverb - a grammatically and logically condensed, complete saying, with instructive meaning, for example: “what goes around comes around.” A saying is a figurative expression that is devoid of a general meaning, for example: “Seven Fridays in a week.”
- So the first thing I thought was that “they don’t look for good from good” means that if a person lives well, then he won’t look for anything better, and there’s no need to look for this new good at all. I asked my husband. He answered with confidence that if he did something good to someone, don’t expect him to do something good for you later. These are the ones we have different opinions. Skyway, I'm looking forward to the correct answer.
- WIKITIONARY:When you receive something for free, you should not expect or demand more.◆ B I went to three kings; the first one ordered to take off my cap and scolded my nanny for me; the second one did not favor me; Although the third one made me a page-chamber in my old age, I don’t want to exchange him for the fourth; they do not seek good from good. Alexander Arkhangelsky, “1962. Epistle to Timothy", 2006
I remember my grandfather also told me, “What is it, thank you granddaughter, if you consider yourself obligated to do an act in return for a good deed, then don’t put it off, take it and do it.”
And he also explained to me the meaning of the saying “one does not seek good from good.”
They don’t look for it because if you did good to a specific person who has a name, then he will definitely thank you, if he is a Man, and if he didn’t thank you, then there was no good, but there was a simple benefit to another at the expense of your own stupidity. This is why you need to do good to specific people, knowing that you will definitely receive good in return. When you do good to a stranger, be sure to state your name so that your gratitude doesn’t get lost on the way..
Therefore, the proverb “They don’t seek good from good” is actually not a proverb, but a saying, that is, part of a proverb. The second part apparently reveals itself to people after they understand from their mistakes that good must be done wisely. The full proverb reads as follows:
They do not seek good from good, but give thanks for good.
To make it clear, I’ll tell you a fairy tale.
The girl Masha went to pick mushrooms in a dense forest. On the way, I saw a trap pit into which a wolf cub fell.
Masha pulled him out and told him this:
-Go home, baby, we've been waiting for you, but remember, my name is Masha.
The wolf cub licked the girl on the cheek and was like that, and Masha went further and came across a large clearing full of berries and mushrooms. She began to put mushrooms in a basket and collect berries in a basket.
How long does it take for the sun to ride across the sky, and now it has set. And it began to get dark quickly in the forest. Masha lost sight of the path and got lost. She sat down on a tree stump and cried. And then a big bear comes out of the forest, sees Masha and says angrily:
Who trampled the grass in my clearing here, who picked my raspberries?
And the girl answers him:
Masha, my name is Father Bear, I’m a little lost, please help me...
And, Masha, said the bear, who pulled the wolf cub out of the pit this morning? My neighbor, the wolf, told me and asked me to thank him if I met him in the forest.
He put her on his back and took her straight to the porch of the house where the girl lived. The father and mother jumped out into the yard, hugged the girl and said to the bear:
- thank you, father bear, for saving our beloved daughter, take here a barrel of honey in gratitude.
And the bear answers them:
Thank you, you are kind people and I will tell everyone in the forest what kind of people live in this village, and I always good people I’m ready to do a good deed, my name is Mikhailo Potapych, don’t forget.
And he ran into the forest to prepare a den for himself for the winter.
And this fairy tale would not have have a good ending, if rumors about things did not run ahead, a kind person or angry, but rumor is always in a hurry ahead, rumor is so hasty and if it is a little late somewhere, then it will always catch up and overtake.
Remember this.
