He Who Stands On Tiptoe is Not Steady
He who stands on tiptoe is not steady.
He who strides forward does not go.
He who shows himself is not harmonious.
He who justifies himself is not prominent.
He who boasts of himself is not given credit.
He who brags does not endure for long.
He who strides forward does not go.
He who shows himself is not harmonious.
He who justifies himself is not prominent.
He who boasts of himself is not given credit.
He who brags does not endure for long.
Lao Tzu, Tao-Te Ching
The Sermon on the Mount teaches us that the exalted shall be humbled, but the humble shall be exalted.
Modesty teaches us that what is low shall be raised, and what is high shall be lowered.
Jesus teaches us love, Buddha teaches us compassion, Mohammed teaches us mercy, and all of them teach us tolerance.
Modern religion teaches us how their words can be twisted to suit just about any ridiculous human agenda.
Modesty teaches us that what is low shall be raised, and what is high shall be lowered.
Jesus teaches us love, Buddha teaches us compassion, Mohammed teaches us mercy, and all of them teach us tolerance.
Modern religion teaches us how their words can be twisted to suit just about any ridiculous human agenda.
20 Comments:
One of your best, Dr. Z.
I wouldn't think you'd argue in favor of modesty...
Oh, wait. This isn't about showing cleavage, is it?
Carry on.
So very beautifully put Dr Z, an economy of language for the breadth of what you say.
Thank you.
And the lawgiver? What does he donate?
Just kidding. That was extremely remarkable.
I may crib it, stick it in my wallet and hand it to my child when she asks me why we don't go to church.
(I don't mean to suggest that that is what you are promoting. But it answers her questions wonderfully. And in a way that won't throw her deeply religious grandparents off the deep end).
Dude, I'm going w Jess, I'm printin that shit out.....
Where's Michael Buffer when you need him?
Nice work, sir.
Simple, eloquent and so very true. Well stated!
The image is awesome. Thanks for letting me "borrow" it. I added your site to my blogroll. Great blog!
I hate It! ;)
the simple statement of Dr Z says it all.....
but why does most of America still buy it
Arrr' Matey, yer spot-on!
RAmen,
Mike Z.
(Pastafarian)
what's so good about friday anyway?
Interesting. You are smarter than you look.
Nice job, Dr. Z.
well said Dr Z
CDP: Thanks, CDP!
Übermilf: I think that you will find that the Zaius/Gregarious campaign is very pro-cleavage.
FranIAm: Thanks, FranIAm! **blush**
Jess Wundrun: The Lawgiver is the only true religion, of course. Humans are unable to grasp the true meaning of god and spirituality because lack they tender sensibilities inherent in the superior simian mind. (We also have the good sense to wear a fur coat and retain the use of all four thumbs, of course.)
I do hope that your daughter's deeply religious grandparents get out of the deep end of the pool soon. They are getting all pruney!
Angry Ballerina: Cool! I'm glad that you liked it.
Randal Graves: Are you ready to rumble!
Kelly the dog: Thanks, Kelly!
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Buffy: Thanks, Buffy!
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Swinebread: Ack! Everyone is a critic! Of anyone, you should like it - It's in comic book format!
Distributorcap: Two words - Easter candy!
GOPnot4me: Yay! I'm a Pastafarian too! You can tell by my French breadlocks.
Skippy: I know what you mean. It certainly didn't turn out well for Jesus!
Wyldth1ng: Thanks! Looks can be deceiving.
Batocchio: Thanks, Batocchio!
Pidomon: Thanks, Pidomon!
Only a flower could have spoken more without words.
(Don't ask me where the hell that came from.)
It's beautiful.
I loved it, I was just so full of the hate from those two idiots I got lost for a while!
Freida Bee: Mmm... I love flowers. (But I like candy better!)
Swinebread: The whole thing is ridiculous. Like they speak for anybody, especially Jesus.
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