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What is wisdom?
by Guest Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:33 am
One day Tzu-hsia was chatting with Confucius. When they came to discussing the merits of each student, Tzu-hsia asked his teacher, “What do you think of Yen-hui?” Confucius replied, “Yen-hui is very kind and gentle. His compassion far surpasses mine.”
“How about Tzu-kung?”
“Tzu-kung is much better than I am when it comes to debating and presenting arguments.”
“And what about Tzu-lu?”
“Tzu-lu is a brave man. I cannot match him for courage.”
“And Tzu-chang?”
“Tzu-chang can hold his dignity better than I.”
Tzu-hsia was so surprised by his teacher’s answers that he stood up and exclaimed, “How come they all want to learn from you?”
Confucius motioned his student to sit down. When he saw that Tzu-hsia had calmed down, he said, “Yen-hui is compassionate, but he is stubborn and inflexible. Tzu-kung can be very persuasive, but he does not know when to stop talking. Tzu-lu can be courageous but does not know tolerance. Tzu-chang can be dignified but does not know how to be harmonious with others. I would not exchange their merits for my own even if they offered. That’s why they all come to learn from me.”
[Extract of an article i received in an email]
“How about Tzu-kung?”
“Tzu-kung is much better than I am when it comes to debating and presenting arguments.”
“And what about Tzu-lu?”
“Tzu-lu is a brave man. I cannot match him for courage.”
“And Tzu-chang?”
“Tzu-chang can hold his dignity better than I.”
Tzu-hsia was so surprised by his teacher’s answers that he stood up and exclaimed, “How come they all want to learn from you?”
Confucius motioned his student to sit down. When he saw that Tzu-hsia had calmed down, he said, “Yen-hui is compassionate, but he is stubborn and inflexible. Tzu-kung can be very persuasive, but he does not know when to stop talking. Tzu-lu can be courageous but does not know tolerance. Tzu-chang can be dignified but does not know how to be harmonious with others. I would not exchange their merits for my own even if they offered. That’s why they all come to learn from me.”
[Extract of an article i received in an email]
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Re: What is wisdom?
by Maria S Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:34 am
GM Rashmun,
Not a bad story-- I like to read morning- coffeehouse stories.
May be it is "unwise" for me to post in your thread since you say don't want friendly relations with me- but, I have not unfriended you and if I may post in your thread..since I am attracted to certain words like wisdom, love..well a few more nice words:)
Now to something more wise and important:
I see Wisdom as follows:
W- Willingness to speak the truth.
I- Intuition (*excellent) can be "natural" common sense and/or learned through life experiences.
S- Sensitivity towards all (has a high EQ)
D- Deep Understanding of our abilities/limitations- listening to "wise advice" from anyone.
O- Belief and Blessing of the Omnipotent- a force greater than our human selves
M- Maturity
Not a bad story-- I like to read morning- coffeehouse stories.
May be it is "unwise" for me to post in your thread since you say don't want friendly relations with me- but, I have not unfriended you and if I may post in your thread..since I am attracted to certain words like wisdom, love..well a few more nice words:)
Now to something more wise and important:
I see Wisdom as follows:
W- Willingness to speak the truth.
I- Intuition (*excellent) can be "natural" common sense and/or learned through life experiences.
S- Sensitivity towards all (has a high EQ)
D- Deep Understanding of our abilities/limitations- listening to "wise advice" from anyone.
O- Belief and Blessing of the Omnipotent- a force greater than our human selves
M- Maturity
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Re: What is wisdom?
by Guest Sat Feb 09, 2013 9:37 am
Maria S wrote:GM Rashmun,
Not a bad story-- I like to read morning- coffeehouse stories.
May be it is "unwise" for me to post in your thread since you say don't want friendly relations with me- but, if I may post in your thread..since I am attracted to certain words like wisdom, love..well a few more nice words:)
Now to something more wise and important:
I see Wisdom as follows:
W- Willingness to speak the truth.
I- Intuition (*excellent) can be "natural" common sense and/or learned through life experiences.
S- Sensitivity towards all (has a high EQ)
D- Deep Understanding of our abilities/limitations
O- Belief and Blessing of the Omnipotent- a force greater than our human selves
M- Maturity
GM to you as well and let us forget the past.
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