English / proverb
Better to Light One Candle than to Curse the Darkness
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Initiating a single positive act of improvement provides greater relief and progress than complaining about difficulties.
In context
01
Envy yields bitterness, but it is always better to light one candle than to curse the darkness through your own creative labor.
02
Whenever she felt overlooked by her peers, she comforted herself knowing it is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.
Synonyms
shine a light,take proactive steps,positive contribution
Antonyms
idle complaining,bitter grumbling
Collocations
better to light one candle,wise words better to light one candle,choose to light one candle