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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: epicure who wrote (38059)	11/21/2001 12:27:32 PM
From: Michael M	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

X says -- "Insults, labeling, looking for "enemies" among you fellow citizens, however, these are activities that are designed to wound other people, even if they do not.......But at least I do not wish to wound anyone. Think on that." As a "Pixie" person, I have thought on that and decided you are FOS.

To: epicure who wrote (38059)	11/21/2001 12:27:56 PM
From: Bill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

One gift you don't have is humility. Do you know why humility is considered a virtue?

To: epicure who wrote (38059)	11/21/2001 12:32:29 PM
From: Solon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

I know you have not claimed to be a genius, but have rather shown some esteem and pride in your achievements. I could not help, however, but be reminded of a quote from Swift: "When a true genius appears in this world you may know him by the sign that the dunces are all in confederacy against him." I just thought the thread needed a little levity, LOL! It is good that we can all laugh with one another. It is sad when some people feel that accompishment belittles their own esteem. We should all delight in the gifts of others...

To: epicure who wrote (38059)	11/21/2001 1:16:04 PM
From: Jorj X Mckie	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

But at least I do not wish to wound anyone I would say that my perception of your persona on SI is exactly opposite of that statement.

To: epicure who wrote (38059)	11/21/2001 2:00:28 PM
From: Bill	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 82486

<< Perhaps you missed "know thyself" in your study of the humanities? I know that I am extremely lucky in possessing the gifts I do. >> One can know one's self without talking about one's self in a manner intended to excite admiration. There are many scholarly and otherwise accomplished people here who are comfortable enough with their self worth that they don't resort to braggadocio. "Wear your learning like a watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out and strike it, merely to show that you have one." -Earl of Chesterfield BTW, I wonder who gave you those so-called "gifts." But that's a different topic...