Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies. -Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, philosopher (1844-1900)
Ridiculous!
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Theodore Roethke, poet (1908-1963)
May my silences become more accurate. -Theodore Roethke, poet (1908-1963)
Very thought provoking! On reflection I have come to realize that often my silence in a given situation is not because it is the best response but rather flows from discomfort, inappropriate anger, ignorance, or some other cause. Clearly, this leads to problems in communication. Further reflection makes me realize that becoming more accurate in my silences is not an easy matter. It can’t be addressed directly.
Very thought provoking! On reflection I have come to realize that often my silence in a given situation is not because it is the best response but rather flows from discomfort, inappropriate anger, ignorance, or some other cause. Clearly, this leads to problems in communication. Further reflection makes me realize that becoming more accurate in my silences is not an easy matter. It can’t be addressed directly.
Matsuo Basho, poet (1644-1694)
Seek not to follow in the footsteps of men of old; seek what they sought. -Matsuo Basho, poet (1644-1694)
Better still simply to seek truth and goodness.
Better still simply to seek truth and goodness.
Ernest Hemingway
"Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know." -- Ernest Hemingway
I know lots of very intelligent people who are happy. I happens that they are also people of faith, so maybe Hemingway would say that disqualifies them from the “intelligent.”
I know lots of very intelligent people who are happy. I happens that they are also people of faith, so maybe Hemingway would say that disqualifies them from the “intelligent.”
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