Confucius

*G_Man* · 07-01-2006, 07:05 AM

Confucius

"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest."

*G_Man* · 07-01-2006, 08:34 AM

ohhh...

I like this one. These auto-posted quotes are funny as I read the for the first time after I post them!

Experience can truly be the bitterest... I have a bitter taste in my mouth right now....

**Sp00k** · 07-01-2006, 08:41 AM

I like Confucius & that's a great quote.

We're are supposed to learn from our mistakes

*G_Man* · 07-01-2006, 08:43 AM

It is the process that seems to make the lesson 'stick'.

I think when we make mistakes, it often is the actually mistake that learns us, but rather the process that is usually involved in correcting or dealing with the mistake.

Same difference, just found myself breaking the concept down in my head a bit....

**Sp00k** · 07-01-2006, 08:46 AM

Hold them thoughts & store for future reference. Courage & conviction are two words that come to mind.

*G_Man* · 07-01-2006, 08:52 AM

Quoting: Sp00k

Hold them thoughts & store for future reference. Courage & conviction are two words that come to mind.

This is kind of hilarious to me, but when Rabbit live here, she wanted me to journal all my sayings and thoughts. She is a pretty good writer and was going to write a book for me!!

**Sp00k** · 07-01-2006, 08:54 AM

That would have been quite extraordinary. Shame you never took her up on the offer. Sadly we all wisen up after the events. Hindisight is marvellous for the future if only we could go back.

*G_Man* · 07-01-2006, 09:59 AM

You make it sound as if the opportunity was turned down... It would have taken years to compile enough for a book and I guess we simply didn't have years to spare.

**Sp00k** · 07-01-2006, 10:05 AM

No harm in trying, would be a shame to miss a golden opportunity, not for the fame just the glory.

*G_Man* · 07-01-2006, 10:14 AM

I know yer kidding, but oddly enough that is exactly why the project never even got started. I told her she could write them down and write the book, but I would not actually participate. Wouldn't want the idea of fame or glory affecting my thinking.

**Sp00k** · 07-01-2006, 10:21 AM

Sage to the end, lateral thinking from the philospher of life.

*G_Man* · 07-01-2006, 10:21 AM

I'll let the fu man chu grow out one day.

**Sp00k** · 07-01-2006, 10:23 AM

Nah, we would miss the real you, seriously.