Breaking - do not build, the soul does not hurt

Often in conversation without much reflection, a proverb or proverb pops up. It is brighter, more aphoristic and wisely reflects what was previously said and helps to paint it more colorful. The people, who in it concluded a concentrated thought, figuratively summed up in her life experience. Further in the article, we will analyze the examples by means of examples, which means the expression "to break - not to build".

Age of sayings

We used to think that folk wisdom comes only from the depths of centuries. But in this case (we mean the proverb "to break - not to build"), this turns out to be incorrect. It originated and is used from the second half of the XX century. At least, earlier it was not fixed in explanatory dictionaries.

One example of its use

Although the proverb "to break - not to build" is young, it can be recalled when speaking of the Parthenon. Almost ten years, the perfect construction of the architects Iktin and Kallikrat was created and for another seven to eight years it was decorated with impeccable and impeccable sculptures and friezes of Phidias. The crown of the creation of Greek geniuses stood on the top of the Acropolis in Athens and was dedicated to the virgin goddess, who patronized not only the city, but all Attica.

The statue of the goddess Athena Parthenos was made of gold and marble and has not survived to this day. Almost two thousand years, the Parthenon adorned the city until the war between the European and Turkish armies began in the middle of the 17th century. The Turks, who captured Athens, staged a powder depot in the temple. Their garrison was small, and the Venetians offered to surrender. The proposal was rejected. Then the storming of the Acropolis began.

The Turk-traitor informed the Europeans that there was gunpowder in the Parthenon, since the invaders were sure that the Europeans would not shell the temple. However, the Venetians were completely indifferent to the beauty and perfection, as well as the historical and cultural heritage of the ancient Hellas. They hurried to capture the city and only one shot blew up the Parthenon and deprived Turks of gunpowder reserves.

From the magnificent temple there were some ruins. Yes, to break - not to build, and the Europeans left the city, which, incidentally, after a few months again occupied by Muslims. And Greece is a poor country, and it has not been able to restore the temple of Athena over the past centuries. The world community in our days only promises to help in words.

Expensive curiosity

Absolutely fresh news tells about the incident at the Beijing airport on June 12, 2017. When the passengers took seats on the plane, the flight attendant warned everyone that it was impossible to open without an emergency exit. Nevertheless, an inquisitive traveler was found, who opened it, while the plane had not yet taken off. She was curious what would come of it.

The flight was canceled, as the gangway deteriorated. Dame was detained by the police for twelve days, and she will partly have to pay money for repairs, the total amount of which is fourteen thousand seven hundred dollars. The Chinese woman did not know our proverb "to break - not to build", and that certainly would have thought in advance what could come out of her actions.

Case from anecdote

Our travelers are a big company arrived in Thailand. They had a good night in the bar, breaking the dishes and breaking all the furniture, and quietly retired to bed. Right on the full proverb: "to break - not to build, the soul does not hurt," everyone quietly rested and did not hear that at night a typhoon began that was sweeping everything on the beach. And when the group's senior, going out on the balcony in the morning, saw the devastation, he grabbed his head: "We can not pay for all this!"

Relationship in the family

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis lived together no less than fourteen, and nobody was allowed to look into their family life.

However, time passed and, as everyone seemed, the happy couple broke up. Vanessa in later interviews admitted what she spared efforts to preserve marital life. But in this case, the efforts of one person, whether male or female, are not enough. Both spouses should take care of the preservation of marriage. And Johnny behaved too lightly and, finally, they both came to the conclusion that they should part. That's how easy it is to break down, and not build a house and family-something that has been created for decades.

Marriages of celebrities are far from being the standard of harmonious relations. However, there are exceptions.

The exact opposite of Cindy Crawford's life. Although her initial alliance with Richard Gere brought the top model to total frustration. They, having lived together for four years, still broke up. Cindy herself believes that the difference in age at twelve did not allow the couple to maintain marital relations. But, becoming older, realizing what she wants from life, Cindy was able to build a strong family.

Her marriage has lasted for fifteen years. She grew up a son and a beautiful daughter, who is already on the podium.

And what about Gere? He is late, but has found his happiness, which has lasted since 2002. Time to look at the beauties on the sides of the actor is not, as there is no such desire.

What is the meaning of the proverb "to break - not to build"

Her semantic series tells about the negative attitude to the destruction of what is created by an individual or a community of people. The above examples are taken from life. Everyone can remember the unsuccessfully developed friendly relations, then passed into indifference and coldness. And, in this case, the expression "to break - not to build" the meaning of condemnation.

Break anything, even a bench in the park, a piece of a fence, to harm beautiful flowers in the flowerbed, as graduates often do on the last call-there is no merit in this. Much more difficult is the process of creation, which can cause approval and admiration, for example, the anniversary gold wedding of a couple who managed to create a family and is now proud not only of loving children, but also grandchildren and great-grandchildren.