Ben Zoma says:
Who is wise?
The one who learns from every person...
Who is brave?
The one who subdues his negative inclination...
Who is rich?
The one who is appreciates what he has...
Who is honored?
The one who gives honor to others...
(Pirkei Avos 4:1)
tell me what you like or disslike about it
2006-09-25 17:32:40 · 15 answers · asked by Gamla Joe 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is a beautiful quote, and is very wise.
Respecting others, learning from others, rejecting one's ego, being grateful...these are the teachings of all the great religions, but it is not always followed so well.
Your quote is a wonderful summary of what one should do to create peace in society and within. Thanks for sharing it.
2006-09-25 17:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by Colin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love it. I love Pirkei Avos.
It teaches a beautiful wisdom in a nice format. ;-)
2006-09-28 07:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it, except the bravery part. It doesn't seem like bravery as much as .. well, proper, mannerly, considerate. I always felt that being brave was doing something for the greater good, but that is very frightening. Thus bravery would be doing what is right, even though it scares you. Well, that's my two cents anyway.
2006-09-25 17:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by pinacoladasundae 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like it but its simplistic.
As well, it implies comparative concepts..and I am troubled about being compared to anyone elses successes or failures..we do the best we can, more and less, little bit more little bit less
hard to be perfect when you're humble, hard to be humble when you're perfect..
and enough said..enough is enough!
2006-09-25 17:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by nan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing to dislike about it. I think the writer had a gift for expressing truth.
It reminds me of a Holy Bible scripture....often referred to as the "Sermon on the Mount".
Very nice!
2006-09-25 17:41:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like it. Everyone can learn something from everyone else, even if it isn't in the form of explicit facts from the person's mouth.
2006-09-25 17:37:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like it. It shows that wisdom is attained by being humble, patient, tolerant, respectful and open to others.
2006-09-25 17:36:35 · answer #7 · answered by AuroraDawn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like it because it shows that you can learn by living and experiencing and not from religion.
2006-09-25 17:42:32 · answer #8 · answered by NiK* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wise one is the one who learns from every person. This is also the humble person.............
2006-09-25 17:35:37 · answer #9 · answered by ThomasR 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like it because it is simple yet gives you a lot to think about.
2006-09-25 17:35:39 · answer #10 · answered by J T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋