“I sit on a man’s back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means – except by getting off his back.” – Tolstoy
“The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands.” - Robert M Pirsig, Author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Remember Kindness be a Great Gift. Never underestimate its Power.
December 1, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Tolstoy’s fella was suffering from a severe case of clinical rationalization!
Reminds me of the parent who tells the child whom he is beating that he really does not want to beat him, that the child forced him into it and that the kid will thank him when he comes out of the coma.
Robert M. Pirsig, Author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
“The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands. “
This one got me real mad Cap’n. Golly Gee, I almost forgot that I am a mere fair maiden!
December 1, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Me Fair Maiden, ye may yet be a Fair Maiden an’ rant an’ rail here on Th’Mound. Ye harm no one with th’Words ye’ve spoken. Mayhap it may tweak where it must. All others may let it glide past as th’waves against th’Bow.
Th’ Cap’n will use th’Pirsig words ye’ve given on th’present Post, with yer Kind Permission, m’dear. A Brushin’ Kiss on yer Fine Hand.
December 1, 2008 at 9:53 pm
Oh! My! Cap’n. Flutter, Flutter!
December 1, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Might Th’ Cap’n fetch ye a refreshin’ Drink? A coolin’ cloth? Smilin’ Most Piratically.
December 2, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I was just cast into my closet by you know who.
I must hide for at least the night!