Meaning of the one who seeks finds (what is it, concept and definition)

What is He who seeks finds:

The saying "he who seeks finds" applies to imply that whoever does his part, manages to find some result. In this sense, the saying underlines the importance of effort, which it recognizes as a value.

Effort, intelligence and the ability to reflect are what allow us to identify what is needed and recognize it when it is found.

This saying has its origin in the incorporation into popular language of the maxims of the gospel, texts in which the expressions “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. Because everyone who asks receives; the one who searches, finds; and to the caller, it is opened. " (Gospel according to Saint Matthew, chapter 7, verses from 7 to 8).

In this context, Jesus refers to spiritual attitudes and the confidence that, by doing our part, God takes pity on his servants and illuminates their path so that they find what they need.

In this way, the saying is incorporated into popular wisdom and is used in all kinds of situations in which the person must get going in order to achieve his purposes.

There are some variants of this saying depending on the country. The most frequent is "He who seeks, finds" or "He who seeks, finds, however bad it may be."

In the particular case of Argentina, a variant with a new element of significance is introduced: "He who seeks, finds, but not medal." This variant refers to those who look for problems. This would be more similar, in any case, to the saying that "He who seeks where he should not, finds what he does not want."

See also:

• Effort. Wanting is power.