“My opinions may have changed, but not the fact that I’m right!” ~Ashleigh Brilliant
“I dislike you for the same reason I dislike Former Me and Future Me – because they disagree with Current Me!” ~Mitch Teemley
Thought for the Week
“Do not be angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” ~Thomas á Kempis
“Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
“When you plan a tower that will pierce the clouds, first lay the foundation of humility.” ~Saint Augustine
“Remember this: Civility costs nothing, and buys everything.” ~Mary Wortley Montagu
“Let us pardon reciprocally each other’s folly, (for) that is the first law of nature.” ~Voltaire
“Resolve, therefore, to be tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the wrong. Sometime in life you will have been all of these.” ~George Washington Carver
“If we lose love and respect for each other, this is how we finally die.” ~Maya Angelou
“With all humility, gentleness and patience, bear with one another in love.” ~Ephesians 4:2
Some great reminders!
Those are great quotes
Add this one to the list: “Too often, we judge other groups by their worst examples while judging ourselves by our best intentions.” George Bush
A worthy addition, C.A.
Awesome quotes-especially George Washington Carver’s. Thanks, Mitch! 🙂
My pleasure, Nancy.
Words to live by!
Too good to not share and pass on!
Amen, especially in these final days of our national election.
“Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Amen. And when I’m despised, may it not be because I am a despicable person with a despicable attitude, doing despicable things for despicable reasons. :/
Very timely indeed.
Really good quotes. Thanks for sharing, Mitch.
First one, expectations Vs reality difference. It’s true!
Definitely food for thought.
Cool 🆒 Quotes 💐
Great quotes, Mitch! 😊
Thanks, T!
Always my pleasure.
Firm words and thoughts to plant in the soil of ourselves.
AMEN!
When we bear the burdens of others we fulfill the law of Christ.
Easier said than done of course but well worth it!
Love the quote by George Washington Carver. Should you be blessed to live long enough, this statement is so true.
We fulfill the law of Christ when we do that.
Taking on the burdens of others can be tough at times but worth it!
Do not be angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.” ~Thomas á Kempis
A thought shared with St Paul, I think, who often found himself doing those things which he didn’t want to do, and often failed to do what he knew he should do,
Great quotes and wise advice for all!