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Hey guys (and Gals),
I have a digital (picture) of a proverb that I took while we lived overseas. I know the basic translation but would like some help with several things.
1. First could someone give me the full translation?
2. I was hoping someone would give me a more (visually) clear version & possibly one with less "artsy/more simplified writing."
3. If possible I would like a translation of each character-though I understand this is kind of a tall order, seems not every chracter will translate into a "word" in english.
The reason I need a more clear version is I am going to make a hanging picture out of it with chainmaile and simply have to have something clear to work from.
For those interested, my understanding of the proverb as translated to me is this:
A man who builds with his hands is a laborer
A man who builds with his hands and mind is a craftsman
A man who builds with his hands, mind and heart is an artist
Here is the linky
http://server5.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=100_0181.1.JPG
A huge thanks in advance for anyone willing to help.
-MyNamesUsed
I have a digital (picture) of a proverb that I took while we lived overseas. I know the basic translation but would like some help with several things.
1. First could someone give me the full translation?
2. I was hoping someone would give me a more (visually) clear version & possibly one with less "artsy/more simplified writing."
3. If possible I would like a translation of each character-though I understand this is kind of a tall order, seems not every chracter will translate into a "word" in english.
The reason I need a more clear version is I am going to make a hanging picture out of it with chainmaile and simply have to have something clear to work from.
For those interested, my understanding of the proverb as translated to me is this:
A man who builds with his hands is a laborer
A man who builds with his hands and mind is a craftsman
A man who builds with his hands, mind and heart is an artist
Here is the linky
http://server5.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=100_0181.1.JPG
A huge thanks in advance for anyone willing to help.
-MyNamesUsed