A rolling stone gathers no moss

Cultural  

1. This proverb now has two meanings: people pay a price for being always on the move, in that they have no roots in a specific place (the original meaning); or people who keep moving avoid picking up responsibilities and cares.

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Example Sentences

As to Tom Slingsby, he was an exemplification of the old proverb, "A rolling stone gathers no moss."

From Bracebridge Hall by Irving, Washington

"A rolling stone gathers no moss," is as true psychologically as it is physically.

From Human Traits and their Social Significance by Edman, Irwin

A rolling stone gathers no moss, so I've heard.

From Glen of the High North by Cody, H. A. (Hiram Alfred)

Two old proverbs asserted themselves to her experience now, and kept saying themselves over to her as she worked: "A rolling stone gathers no moss;" "Three removes are as bad as a fire."

From The Other Girls by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)

"A rolling stone gathers no moss," and "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush," are also very popular proverbs, and greatly for the same reason.

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)