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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A rolling stone gathers no moss

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

From Bracebridge Hall by Washington Irving

"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 F. Edward (Frederick Edward) Hulme

Of course everybody had written, "A rolling stone gathers no moss."

From Cricket at the Seashore by Harriet Roosevelt Richards

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

From Human Traits and their Social Significance by Irwin Edman

Suppose the one chosen is "A rolling stone gathers no moss."

From Games for Everybody by May C. Hofmann