Comments on: ‘The World Is Your Oyster’ Saying Origin & Meaning

By: Darius

Darius — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:29:31 +0000

A raindrop fell from a spring cloud, and, seeing the wide expanse of the sea, was shamed. “Where the sea is,” it reflected, “where am I? Compared with that, forsooth, I am extinct.”

While thus regarding itself with an eye of contempt, an oyster took it to its bosom, and Fate so shaped its course that eventually the raindrop became a famous royal pearl.

It was exalted, for it was humble. Knocking at the door of extinction, it became existent.

Saadi, Persian Poet, Born: 1209

By: Panie

Panie — Tue, 30 May 2023 13:22:48 +0000

I think I’ve found what I’ve been looking for in life an idea where the world might be my oyster. Not for riches but to leave our lovely little planet a good legacy

By: Jp

Jp — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 09:59:25 +0000

The original version is so badass. Definitely pacified the connotation for our docile masses. more like meek asses . The new version su ks. What, oyster pineal simulation reference? My knife will split you open like an oyster and I get what I want is so gangster.

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 00:17:48 +0000

In reply to Victoria Mayes. Wow Victoria, that’s an awesome request and I wish you well in your search for your pearl!

By: Victoria Mayes

Victoria Mayes — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:47:04 +0000

Hmmm… I don’t like oysters either but I am seeking a Pearl of an experience —- to meet an older gentleman with classical interests in music, art and travel —- who is blessed with abundance in all as I am —- but who is somewhat bored and especially adventurous, healthy as if energetic. Blessed Be

By: Poetry

Poetry — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:42:21 +0000

I don’t really like oysters. Maybe it could be “ The world is your burrito?”

By: Susan Millard

Susan Millard — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 11:18:34 +0000

The world is my oyster for God’s glory
Amen

By: Mike Robinson

Mike Robinson — Sun, 15 Nov 2020 02:21:14 +0000

I prefer the saying “The world’s my lobster”.

By: Kabir Babatunde

Kabir Babatunde — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:16:23 +0000

The world may be a better place if all would try to inculcate this basic principle.

By: Kabir Babatunde

Kabir Babatunde — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:13:32 +0000

indeed!