I have decided that Sundays will be quote days, meaning that I will take a quote and briefly comment on it. Not rocket science, I know. Anyway, here goes:
"Give me liberty or give me death!" said Patrick Henry, who owned slaves. The operative word here is "me." – Dr. Manfred Weidhorn
We all like to think that we live truthful lives, be it to ourselves, others, or even God. However, there’s no denying that we often act hypocritically. Well, at least I do. I’ve noticed, many times post facto, that on more than a one occasion, I’ll act or speak hypocritically without so much as twitching an eyelash (sorry for the cliché). Whether it’s through holding double standards or through refusing to have an uncomfortable conversation with someone whom I forced into a similar conversation a few days before, I’ve definitely been guilty.
This quote also has traces of selfishness. And this is something that we have all been guilty of at some point or another. In fact, just yesterday at lunch, someone at my table made sure to be the first one to take from the food platters, taking the best and finest meat, cholent, and other delectables before anyone else even had a chance. Now, I mean come on. So what if you get that piece of white meat instead of the dark meat you crave so dearly. I mean, it’s just meat. And, of course, this does not only apply to food. If one’s roommate is trying to go to sleep – turn off the lights ‘til he’s incapacitated; if he’s trying to study – use earphones and don’t blast your music!
Anyway, these are just some thoughts on a cute quote. And I know that I can’t speak for anyone else – but I’ve certainly been guilty and have what to work on.
My goal: to work on hypocrisy and selfishness.
"Give me liberty or give me death!" said Patrick Henry, who owned slaves. The operative word here is "me." – Dr. Manfred Weidhorn
We all like to think that we live truthful lives, be it to ourselves, others, or even God. However, there’s no denying that we often act hypocritically. Well, at least I do. I’ve noticed, many times post facto, that on more than a one occasion, I’ll act or speak hypocritically without so much as twitching an eyelash (sorry for the cliché). Whether it’s through holding double standards or through refusing to have an uncomfortable conversation with someone whom I forced into a similar conversation a few days before, I’ve definitely been guilty.
This quote also has traces of selfishness. And this is something that we have all been guilty of at some point or another. In fact, just yesterday at lunch, someone at my table made sure to be the first one to take from the food platters, taking the best and finest meat, cholent, and other delectables before anyone else even had a chance. Now, I mean come on. So what if you get that piece of white meat instead of the dark meat you crave so dearly. I mean, it’s just meat. And, of course, this does not only apply to food. If one’s roommate is trying to go to sleep – turn off the lights ‘til he’s incapacitated; if he’s trying to study – use earphones and don’t blast your music!
Anyway, these are just some thoughts on a cute quote. And I know that I can’t speak for anyone else – but I’ve certainly been guilty and have what to work on.
My goal: to work on hypocrisy and selfishness.
1 comment:
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