Strongly Convinced

We do not know — neither the sophists, nor the orators, nor the artists, nor I — what the True, the Good, and the Beautiful are.  But there is this difference between us: although these people know nothing, they all believe they know something; whereas, I, if I know nothing, at least have no doubts about it.  As a result, all this superiority in wisdom which the oracle has attributed to me reduces itself to the single point that I am strongly convinced that I am ignorant of what I do not know.
―  Socrates
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Our Confident New President

Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.
—  Charles Darwin
From his book: “The Descent of Man” (1871)
[Still / even after almost six months in office…  —  KMAB]
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Shedding Light

If a man is to shed the light of the sun upon other men, he must first of all have it within himself.
—  Romain Rolland
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…And With It Civilization

Knowledge has to be improved, challenged, and increased constantly, or it vanishes.
—  Peter F. Drucker
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	May I Have A Little More, Please…
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Important Knowledge

A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.  In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important?  And what duty more pressing than communicating it to those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of the country?
―  George Washington
[I guess I’d throw in reading, writing, math, scientific reasoning, philosophy, history, music, art, travel, a foreign language and physical education / sports (which includes home econ., cooking, budgeting and food / health / diet awareness).  Well, that would be my short list anyway…  Did I mention this should include adult / continuing education?  —  KMAB]
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Defining Maleness

What Every Boy Should Know
 

I love reading great lessons that mothers should impart to their sons!  My college roommate has 2 boys older than our son, and she has often shared her advice to me.  She insisted her sons always ring the doorbell when picking up a girl, rather than the texting method most used by teenagers these days.  And as the mother of 2 girls, I must say that would have been refreshing.  So not only for the sake of your son, but also for the sake of the girl who captures his heart, teach him well.
 

1. Play a sport.
It will teach you how to win honorably, lose gracefully, respect authority, work with others, manage your time and stay out of trouble.  And maybe even throw or catch.
 

2. You will set the tone for the sexual relationship, so don’t take something away from her that you can’t give back.
 

3. Use careful aim when you pee.
Somebody’s got to clean that up, you know.
 

4. Save money when you’re young because you’re going to need it someday.
 

5. Allow me to introduce you to the dishwasher, oven, washing machine, iron, vacuum, mop and broom.
Now please go use them.
 

6. Pray and be a spiritual leader.
 

7. Don’t ever be a bully and don’t ever start a fight, but if some idiot clocks you, please defend yourself.
 

8. Your knowledge and education is something that nobody can take away from you.
 

9. Treat women kindly.
Forever is a long time to live alone and it’s even longer to live with somebody who hates your guts.
 

10. Take pride in your appearance.
 

11. Be strong and tender at the same time.
 

12. A woman can do everything that you can do.
This includes her having a successful career and you changing diapers at 3 A.M.  Mutual respect is the key to a good relationship.
 

13. “Yes ma’am” and “yes sir” still go a long way.
 

14. The reason that they’re called “private parts” is because they’re “private”.
Please do not scratch them in public.
 

15. Peer pressure is a scary thing.
Be a good leader and others will follow.
 

16. Bringing her flowers for no reason is always a good idea.
 

17. It is better to be kind than to be right.
 

18. A sense of humor goes a long way in the healing process.
 

19. Please choose your spouse wisely.
My daughter-in-law will be the gatekeeper for me spending time with you and my grandchildren.
 

20. Remember to call your mother because I might be missing you.
 

Found at:  http://www.tropicalspiceliving.com

The original posting is at:  http://www.tropicalspiceliving.com/?p=4114
 

[This is not a blog I follow, but it’s a posting I enjoyed stumbling on.  —  KMAB]
 

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Is Not

Information is not knowledge.  Knowledge is not wisdom.  Wisdom is not truth.  Truth is not beauty.  Beauty is not love.  Love is not music.  Music is the best…
 

—  Frank Zappa
 

 

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