Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Giving your son a skill is better than giving him 1,000 pieces of gold.” The saying emphasizes that practical knowledge, education, and useful skills are far more valuable than material wealth alone. It suggests that while money can provide temporary comfort, the ability to earn, adapt, and solve problems equips a person for lifelong success. By teaching valuable skills instead of simply giving financial inheritance, parents empower future generations with independence, confidence, and opportunities that cannot easily be lost.
(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)
Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates.
(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)
Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates.
Explore More Stories
Ontario couple, who took in foster child then assaulted and starved him to death after locking him in a basement bedroom, learn fate
Psychology says humans are more willing to defend their group than attack others—research explains why
Coworker called married employee his ‘favorite,’ joked ‘divorce!’ after she complained her husband wouldn’t take out the trash, then kept sending mixed signals for a year
What is Anaxyrus boreas? Why the Western toad is now considered Canada’s most genetically distinct animal
Quote of the Day by Rumi: ‘Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a…’ Popular mystic poet’s powerful words on mindfulness
11-year-old Canadian boy died of rabies after waking up with a bat on his face despite having no visible bite marks
Psychology explains why modern couples prefer being DINKs instead of having children
Quote of the day by Princess Diana: ‘I think the biggest disease the world suffers from in this day and age is the disease of people feeling…’ – A message that feels more relevant than ever today
Newly hired marketing analyst says coworker who wasn’t their boss buried them in work until one conversation with their manager changed everything
Quote of the Day by Russian writer Varlam Shalamov, who survived 17 years in Soviet Gulag camps: ‘A human being survives by his ability to forget…’
Kamloops Robbery: Two suspects steal ATM, one arrested while another swims away to escape after money heist; search continues
Quote of the Day by Robin Sharma: ‘Greatness comes by doing a few small and smart things each and every day, comes from taking little…’ Powerful words by Canadian author on excellence and greatness
Quote of the Day by Maya Angelou: ‘Most people don’t grow up. Most people age.’ The American memoirist’s most memorable reflections on maturity
Balotra Refinery opens: PM highlights Rajasthan’s growth story
Dwarka, Gurugram & Airport to South Delhi travel set to get faster
PM Modi on govt managed energy crisis amid fearmongering
PM Modi opens Jodhpur airport terminal building, unveils new UDAN
Ram Temple donation theft row: RSS’ first comments
‘Communism America’s biggest threat…’: Trump at Mount Rushmore
‘Respect the departed’: Tharoor defends India at Khamenei funeral
‘Strategic victory’: Putin claims capture of Kostyantynivka
PM Modi to inaugurate Jodhpur airport terminal
WB govt to modernise Kolkata trams
Balotra Refinery opens: PM highlights Rajasthan’s growth story
Dwarka, Gurugram & Airport to South Delhi travel set to get faster
PM Modi on govt managed energy crisis amid fearmongering
PM Modi opens Jodhpur airport terminal building, unveils new UDAN
Ram Temple donation theft row: RSS’ first comments
‘Communism America’s biggest threat…’: Trump at Mount Rushmore
‘Respect the departed’: Tharoor defends India at Khamenei funeral
‘Strategic victory’: Putin claims capture of Kostyantynivka
PM Modi to inaugurate Jodhpur airport terminal
WB govt to modernise Kolkata trams
Hot on Web
In Case you missed it
Top Searched Companies
Top Calculators
Most Searched IFSC Codes
Top Prime Articles
Top Definitions
Top Slideshow
Private Companies
Top Story Listing
Latest News
Follow us on:
Find this comment offensive?
Choose your reason below and click on the Report button. This will alert our moderators to take action
Reason for reporting:
Your Reason has been Reported to the admin.
Log In/Connect with:
Will be displayed
Will not be displayed
Will be displayed
Stories you might be interested in