Pearls of Wisdom

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Pearls of Wisdom
1. Mockery is the weapon of those who have no other, it is the first and last argument of fools, it is the language of the devil.

2. Scoff not at the natural defects of any which are not in their own power to amend. It is cruel to beat a cripple with his own crutches.

3. Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.

4. No man has a right to do what he pleases, except when he pleases to do right.

5. Good manners are made up of petty sacrifices. It is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.

6. Sarcasm is the language of the devil, it is jealousy in bold disguise, it is to leave a sting within a brother's heart.

7. A graceful taunt is worth a thousand insults.

8. To keep your secret is wisdom; but to expect others to keep it is folly.

9. Prudent, cautious self-control is wisdom's root. The best time for you to hold your tongue is the time you feel you must say something or bust.

10. Improvement of our way of life is more important than the spreading of it. If we make it satisfactory enough, it will spread automatically.

Dove

It was late at night. Her flapping caught my attention. I looked up to see her perched in the rafters. The dove tried to fly out, but she was either hurt or disoriented. She skittered across the ceiling. Landing at the windows, she looked out, unable to pass through the invisible barrier. I climbed up and tried to get her to fly out. She let me come very close but was unable to understand my language or actions. She flew from my but quickly lost altitude and landed on the floor. I climbed down and urged her on. There was just a short distance to go, but she panicked and flew into a wall. She fell to my worktable, stunned, breathing hard, a feather lying loose at her side. Only then was I able to put her in a box and care for her.

She could not understand my attentions and so was hurt. I was unable to help her without being frightening.

I guess in this world, the pursuit of love and compassion is not without pain and confusion…

(Do I sound like Paulo Coelho? Lol!)…

Best wishes,

AG

 

Brilliant Thoughts

1. Don't be reckless with other people's hearts.
   
2. Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.
   
3. Floss.
   
4. Don't waste your time on jealousy.
   
5. Sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind.
   
6. The race is long and, in the end, it's only with yourself.
   
7. Remember compliments you receive.
   
8. Forget the insults.
   
9. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how. Aisha@zanzinet.com
   

My friends tell me that I have a tendency to point out problems without offering solutions, but they never tell me what I should do about it! I think, public opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion. What a man thinks of himself, that it is which indicates his fate! I have joined facebook and it is keeping me very busy. At least I am not bothering the moral luminaries of Zanzibar!

Best wishes,

AG