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

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

From Games for Everybody by Hofmann, May C.

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

From Human Traits and their Social Significance by Edman, Irwin

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," which is not bad for the stone, as moss hastens decay.

From Time and Change by Burroughs, John

"A rolling stone gathers no moss", and at twenty-five he is still roaming about the world without a tie to hold him, except this'; and Mrs Meg nodded towards her sister.

From Jo's Boys by Alcott, Louisa May