Who is a wise man ?

[Guest guest]

Here is something I found on the web that I found worth pondering

over. I share it with you.

 

Jai Maa

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A good man is one who treats others as he would like to be treated.

A generous man is one who treats others better than he expects to be

treated. A wise man is one who knows how he and others should be

treated: in what ways, and to what extent.

 

The first man is a civilizing influence. The second man is a

refining and spreading influence. The third man is a higher-

development influence.

 

Everyone should go through the three phases typified by these three

men.

 

To believe that goodness or generosity are ends in themselves may be

good or it may be generous. It is, however, not an informed

attitude -- and that is the most good and the most generous we can

be about it.

 

If someone said: 'Is it better to be good, generous or wise?' one

would have to reply: 'If you are wise, you do not have to be

obsessed by being "good" or "generous". You are obliged to do what

is necessary.'

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Very nice.

 

I believe the first two men have attitudes of awareness.

 

The third man is aware.

 

They each lead into the next and there is much beyond wisdom, much more to

strive for.

 

Thanks for sharing,

 

Brian

 

 

"In the begining, the universe was created. This has made a lot of people very

angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." -- Douglas Adams, The Hitch

Hikers Guide to the Galaxy Radio Program.

 

--- On Tue 07/27, Latha Nanda < lathananda > wrote:

Latha Nanda [ lathananda]

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 18:13:19 -0000

Who is a wise man ?

 

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