Thursday, March 26, 2009

A good direction, from good directions.

Men soon the faults of others learn
A few their virtues, too, find out;
But is there one—I have a doubt— Who can his own defects discern?

Sanskrit Proverb


Make it thy business to know thyself,
which is the most difficult lesson in the world.

Miguel de Cervantes

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few;
and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.

George Washington

3 comments:

Short Round said...

you are avery wise lady....for posting these quotes....May I add one?

All lies and jest, still a man hears what he wants to hear and disregards the rest.

Paul Simon

Eileen said...

Just the way I read your post, it seemed very Haiku-esk....
You hae tallet with words grasshopper.

Short Round said...

I guess it does look Haikuish now that I see it. I will take the compliment, yes, I am very talented with the words.

You too, grasshopper.