Bronze Art Deco Dutch Old Sayings plate

This plate from approx. 1930's tells the old saying by Pythagoras (580 v.C. - 504 v.C) in Dutch "Wie spreekt zaait. Wie luistert oogst", meaning "Who speaks sows, Who listens reaps"
 
Approx. Dim.: 28,5dia x 2cm h
 
This proverb means that when you talk and share your thoughts or ideas, you are planting seeds, like a farmer sowing seeds in a field. However, it's not enough to just speak; you also need someone to listen and understand what you're saying. The person who listens carefully and learns from your words is like the one who reaps a harvest, just like a farmer harvesting crops from the seeds they planted.
So, it emphasizes the importance of not only expressing yourself but also paying attention when others talk. Listening can lead to gaining knowledge, understanding different perspectives, and building stronger relationships.
It's a reminder that communication is a two-way process, where both speaking and listening play vital roles in the exchange of ideas and information, benefiting both the speaker and the listener.