"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."
-- Aristotle, philosopher
2007-08-16 08:54:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I love this particular Aristotle quote.
Shame on me for daring to add my two cents to the work of a master, but I think in many ways this sort of approach to life might be more indicative of courage than education. I’ve met many educated people who are unwilling to consider the opposition because they’re frightened that their own opinions can’t handle the heat. Same thing with those who refuse to acknowledge the dark side of life, hoping it will go away (you know the type… they always choose Shirley Temple flicks over horror films or suspense thrillers). They’re too afraid to admit that a bit of fascination with the macabre is part of the human condition.
But on a lighter note….
My favorite person to quote is author Terry Pratchett:
"Luck is my middle name. Mind you, my first name is Bad."
or
"The good thing about a stake through the heart is that it also works on non-vampires."
And one of my fave quotes of all time is attributed to “unknown”:
Just because you’re not paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t out to get you.
=)
2007-08-17 08:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by sueflower 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh wow! I forgot about that great quote! (I had to do a report on Aristotle back in the day, and always had that quote in my head) I read a book as a young teen that had this quote: "Guilt makes one hate everything associated with that thing." True!
2007-08-16 09:05:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ah yes I most certainly do... My favorite quote isn't quite so eloquent but it certainly holds true today as in years past... "What goes around comes all the way back around"
2007-08-16 09:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by No Drama for this Queen 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is true.
One of my favorites is by a bipolar friend of mine (I have BP too):
"I may not be able to make it through today, but I can make it through this minute."
There's another one I like that used to be on a wooden sign that hung on the wall between the bedrooms of my sister and myself. It said:
"Dear LORD,
Help me on this day,
To keep my big mouth shut.
~Amen."
I like that one too . . . I repeat it a lot when the other women in the shelter get to me.
2007-08-16 09:02:24 · answer #4 · answered by Abnormal 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Agree!
I've never heard that quote, but it rings true. Ring on Cowbell!
2007-08-16 12:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by CEKNB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree..
If you can count all your friends on your two hands...you'll have at least two hands you can count on...The Vinster
alright if I quote myself?
2007-08-16 12:14:44 · answer #6 · answered by Chicken Dude..Vinster 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree!
I also believe that...
"Poor is the man whose pleasures depend on the permission of another." ..... Madonna
2007-08-17 05:57:25 · answer #7 · answered by Jenblossom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a great quote -so is this "Come on,baby,we can be like they are,don't fear the reaper!"
BOC
2007-08-16 20:05:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Friends are like bras: close to your heart and there for support.
2007-08-16 09:08:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I like it! I've always loved Eleanor Roosevelt's : "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent"
2007-08-16 09:03:39 · answer #10 · answered by wlucynsky 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋