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Saturday, May 2, 2015

{He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know}

A great quote from a very wise man:




He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know. — Lao Tzu

Photo is from our Pearlbush buds...

One blogger friend I admire is Samtpfote FIONA as she always has the most precious quotes in a photo (Zitat im Bild)...


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40 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlApril 30, 2015 at 8:53 PM

    lovely bud. a quote to ponder, too.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 30, 2015 at 10:35 PM

      Dearest Theresa,
      Oh, that bud was so lovely for this photo and unfortunately we could hardly make any photos due to so much rain at the wrong moments. But this was worthwhile.
      Lao Tzu left us with a lot of wisdom!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  2. LVApril 30, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Your bud makes a lovely sight and the quote is so true.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderApril 30, 2015 at 10:36 PM

      Dearest LV,
      Thank you and yes, the older we get the more we come to see these ancient words of wisdom being so true.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  3. Elisabeth PalzkillMay 1, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    Liebe Mariette,

    das ist ein weiser Spruch.

    Sonnige Grüße
    Elisabeth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 1, 2015 at 5:25 PM

      Liebe Elisabeth,
      Ja sicher, der Lao Tzu war ein weiser Mann.
      Sonnige Grüsse zurück zum ersten Mai Tag!
      Mariette

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  4. biebkriebelsMay 1, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    I like the bud, the quote I am not sure, why not speaking about something you know?

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 1, 2015 at 6:39 PM

      Beste Marianne,
      Ja, deze erg korte en meer dan 1500 jaar oude spreuk van Lao Tse is in het Nederlands: Zij die weten, spreken niet; zij die spreken, weten niet.
      Mogelijk is dit hetzelfde:
      What you don't see with your eyes, don't invent with your mouth. Yiddish Proverb
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  5. SeV a colazioneMay 1, 2015 at 5:56 AM

    Bella frase cara Mariette, fa riflettere.
    E il tuo fiore? Non penso di averlo mai visto qui da noi, adesso vado a sbirciare qualche notizia su internet...
    V.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 1, 2015 at 6:42 PM

      Cara V,
      Molto fa riflettere davvero; breve e al punto. Di sicuro hai questo Exochorda in Italia. Quello che vi mostro qui sono i boccioli dei fiori, non aperti come assomigliano perle. Spero che aveva un felice primo maggio.
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  6. highheeledlifeMay 1, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    Love this quote and so true. Hugs my dear friend to you and Pieter. xo

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 1, 2015 at 6:43 PM

      Dearest Celia,
      Hard to imagine that Lao Tzu did have that much wisdom at such an early time in history!
      Sending you blessings for a beautiful spring!
      Mariette

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  7. ClaudiaMay 1, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    Really wise words, dearest Mariette!
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
    Love and hugs
    Claudia

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 1, 2015 at 6:45 PM

      Dearest Claudia,
      That is true, coming from a very wise man.
      At least we do have a very sunny weekend!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  8. Dies und Das vom NeckarstrandMay 1, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Liebe Mariette,
    du zeigst wieder eine wunderschöneBlüte.
    Ich mag die Zitate der alten weisen Chinesen.
    Einen schönen ersten Maifeiertag wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 1, 2015 at 6:48 PM

      Liebe Irmi,
      Ja die Knospe der Exochorda sieht wirklich aus wie eine Perle, vonwegen ihrenNamen.
      Die alten weisen Chinesen haben uns sehr viele Zitaten hinterlassen die immer noch Wert haben.
      Wir kennen hier keinen ersten Maifeiertag aber ein sehr sonniger Freitag!
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  9. Marie-AnneMay 1, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Happy May Day and happy month, dear Mariette!!!!
    Lovely bud of your pearlbush....I will look forward to seeing the flowers!

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 1, 2015 at 6:50 PM

      Dearest Marie-Anne,
      Thank you, however it is not being celebrated like you do in Europe!
      The flowers already got knocked off by heavy rain... We have to wait another year I'm afraid!
      Hugs and happy weekend to you.
      Mariette

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  10. theromanticroseMay 1, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Ciao Mariette,buon mese di maggio!Baci,Rosetta

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 1, 2015 at 6:50 PM

      Cara Rosetta,
      Grazie e anche voi un buon mese di maggio con tanti fiori.
      Baci,
      Mariette

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  11. Michiko JohnsonMay 1, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    Dearest Mariette,
    Lao Tsv was very wish man!
    We having are cold days in the morning..But I feeling better then last years.
    Hugs and Love boh of you!
    Michiko

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:06 AM

      Dearest Michiko,
      He sure was very wise and especially for his time!
      Here it also is quite chilly in the mornings this week. Glad to hear that you are improving each year that you move farther away from your tragic accident. Never give up hope as it takes time for healing.
      Hugs and love with admiration as usual; from both of us.
      Mariette

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  12. DIMIMay 2, 2015 at 2:29 AM

    Dear Mariette,what a lovely quote and so true,indeed!!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!Here it's getting very hot!!Hugs!
    Dimi...

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:07 AM

      Dearest Dimi,
      Thank you and it is no doubt a lovely quote.
      Happy weekend to you as well.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  13. Magia da InêsMay 2, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    ✿⊱·.
    Lindo post.

    Ótimo fim de semana!
    Beijinhos..·°هჱ
    ❤ه° ·.

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:07 AM

      Dearest Inês,
      Thank you and happy weekend to you as well!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  14. decorayadoraMay 2, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Que bonito capullo de flor !! Se nota la bella primavera !! Que tengas un lindo día amiga

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:09 AM

      Dearest Angélica,
      Those flower buds of the Exochorda the Bride, also called pearlbush, look very pretty indeed.
      We had a lovely day and I'm happy at home with a dear friend!
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  15. kleine-creative-WeltMay 2, 2015 at 1:06 PM

    liebe Mariette,
    ich mag solch wundervoll weise Sprüche in Verbindung mit einer schönen Blüte total gerne -

    danke dir -

    hab einen schönen Sonntag -

    herzlichst - Ruth

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:11 AM

      Liebe Ruth,
      Danke und ja es ist eine Kombination die viel Tiefe hat!
      Auch ein schöner Sonntag wünsche ich euch.
      Liebe Grüsse,
      Mariette

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  16. KajsaMay 2, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Dearest Mariette
    Those words are very true ...
    For better or worse.
    Hugs to you
    Kajsa

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:11 AM

      Dearest Kajsa,
      Those words stood the tooth of time and remain forever true.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  17. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    Dat is een mooie spreuk ....
    ik wens je een fijne maand toe lieve Mariette .
    groetjes Nieneke

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:12 AM

      Lieve Nieneke,
      Ja dank je en jullie ook een hele fijne maand na de viering van de 1ste mei!
      Liefs,
      Mariette

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  18. Draffin BearsMay 2, 2015 at 7:36 PM

    Dear Mariette,

    Love the sweet little bud and the quote is so true
    Hope you are enjoying the weekend
    hugs
    Carolyn

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 3, 2015 at 12:14 AM

      Dearest Carolyn,
      Thank you and together with that great quote it was a lovely combination.
      We are from now on as we worked so hard and just got back from the airport where we picked up a dear friend! Happy weekend to you as well.
      Hugs,
      Mariette

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  19. orchid0324May 3, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    Dearest Mariette; Great Quote with pretty sweet bud♡♡♡ Hope you could relax a little during the weekend, dear friend.
    Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend in America, xoxo Miyako*

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 4, 2015 at 6:48 PM

      Dearest Miyako,
      Thank you and indeed a great quote. The pearl bush bud is so special looking and unfortunately we could not photograph the blossoms because of heavy rain. Well, the weekend was quite hectic but I at least slept very tight last night and today we had a lovely lunch at an Italian restaurant with a 97 year old lady friend! Our guest did meet her also in 2008 at a dinner we had for Pieter's birthday.
      Sending you hugs and love from Georgia/USA.
      Mariette

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  20. ziapollyMay 3, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Una massima piena di verità Mariette. Peccato che non venga "applicata" come dovrebbe....Un abbraccio. Paola

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    1. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderMay 4, 2015 at 6:58 PM

      Cara Paola,
      Che è davvero un peccato, ma alcune persone non sembrano mai di imparare!
      Invio di abbracci.
      Mariette

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