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

"A rolling stone gathers no moss," which is not bad for the stone, as moss hastens decay.

From Time and Change by John Burroughs

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

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

How can we reasonably put under letter A, "A rolling stone gathers no moss"?

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

"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

"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 Louisa May Alcott