Two Thoughts (27 April - 3 May)
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Sunday, 27 April
Two thoughts from Jefferson Fisher
“The fastest way to lose your peace of mind is to give someone a piece of yours.”
"The first thing to know about standing up for yourself is knowing when to do it. Because not everybody's worth getting out of your chair for."
Monday, 28 April
Two thoughts from Paracelsus
"Men who are devoid of the power of spiritual perception are unable to recognize anything that cannot be seen externally."
“The right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy.”
Tuesday, 29 April
Two thoughts from Pliny the Elder
"In these matters the only certainty is that nothing is certain."
“Example is the softest and least invidious way of commanding.”
Wednesday, 30 April
Two thoughts from Lu Xun
"Whoever thinks he is objective must already be half drunk."
"You have to reform yourself before reforming society and the world."
Thursday, 1 May
Two thoughts from Richard Hamming
"Teachers should prepare the student for the student's future, not for the teacher's past."
"You can tell other people all the alibis you want. I don't mind. But to yourself try to be honest."
Friday, 2 May
Two thoughts from Tony de Mello
“Live your life as you see fit. That’s not selfish. Selfish is to demand that others live their lives as you see fit.”
“Nothing has changed but my attitude, therefore, everything has changed.”
Saturday, 3 April
Two thoughts from Robert Nozick
“Only the refusal to listen guarantees one against being ensnared by the truth.”
"You can't satisfy everybody; especially if there are those who will be dissatisfied unless not everybody is satisfied."
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dear jim,
lots of great quotes this week! some of my faves:
Jefferson Fisher:
“The fastest way to lose your peace of mind is to give someone a piece of yours.”
Paracelsus:
“The right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy.”
Lu Xun:
"Whoever thinks he is objective must already be half drunk."
"You have to reform yourself before reforming society and the world."
Richard Hamming:
"Teachers should prepare the student for the student's future, not for the teacher's past."
Tony de Mello:
“Live your life as you see fit. That’s not selfish. Selfish is to demand that others live their lives as you see fit."
“Nothing has changed but my attitude, therefore, everything has changed.”
Robert Nozick:
“Only the refusal to listen guarantees one against being ensnared by the truth.”
thank you so much for sharing!
love
myq
"You have to reform yourself before reforming society and the world."
Pretty good and more relevant than ever in today's world 💯