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This proverb’s universal message can inspire us to look at life a little differently.
While green grass is always attractive, somehow it’s other people’s that has the most draw.
It is consequences, not intentions alone, that make or break ourselves and our societies.
This proverb, with a concept that is shared across languages and cultures, is particularly applicable to our day.
In these tough times, it’s good to remember the best things.
Cinderella and Roger Scruton help untangle this aphorism’s meaning for the modern day.
