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Some Very Wise Words of Wisdom

I wrote this down back in the ’90s, and I’m not sure where I got it. I can’t find any other copy of it anywhere:

Some Very Wise Words of Wisdom:

“Here are a few daily rules, going the rounds of the press, that are intended to make the world more livable, with more of the “abundant life”:

1) Do not contradict people, even if you are sure you are right.

2) Do not be inquisitive about the affairs of even your most intimate friend.

3) Do not underrate anything because you do not possess it.

4) Do not believe all the evil you hear.

5) Do not repeat gossip, even if it does interest a crowd.

6) Do not jeer at anybody’s religious belief.

7) Learn to hide your aches and pains under a pleasant smile; few care whether you have earache, headache, or rheumatism.

8) Learn to attend to your own business–a very important point.

9) Do not try to be anything else but a gentleman or lady; and that means one who has consideration for the whole world, and all races.”

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Jehane Abdel Barry says:

May 10, 2011 at 3:06 am

Hi Shawn,

The quotes you send me daily keep me strong, happy, and grateful that I am blessed with the ability to think and reflect. Thank you.

Jehane
- shawn says:
  
  May 10, 2011 at 11:56 pm
  
  Thanks Jehane (and everyone else who commented today). I'm glad to be able to help you reflect; we all need that, don't we?
  - timber says:
    
    May 12, 2011 at 7:02 am
    
    Thanks shawn for everything, life is easier now,because i can handle myself better and not judge other peaple, keep doing it manm,you making a lot of peaple happy including me
    - shawn says:
      
      May 14, 2011 at 12:35 am
      
      Thanks Timber. Glad I could help you out in some small way. Please keep checking in; I'll try to keep making people happy. :)
kragi b. garcia says:

May 10, 2011 at 4:16 am

nice ones! badly need them. thanks a lot, shawn! {',)
Lori says:

May 10, 2011 at 7:16 am

some of these hit home some of these are victorian though and pull at my independence lol!
CHIKE says:

May 10, 2011 at 8:38 am

THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL WISE WORDS OF WISDOM. I SO MUCH VALUE THE SIXTH ONE, THAT IS ON RELIGION. I DO HOPE NIGERIANS WOULD SEE IT AND TAKE CAUTION. THANKS.
Rahi says:

May 11, 2011 at 11:55 pm

Thanks a ton............for your words....

which makes our starting of the day and entire day bright..nd sometimes thoughtful :)

thanks..
Lee says:

May 19, 2011 at 7:28 am

Hello Shawn, wonderful words of wisdom, we do need to consider what is truly important and the value we place on life in all its form. We humans are spiritual beings sharing human experiences! Love is all that matters in Life; Divine loving compassion is who we are as spiritual beings.
Lee says:

May 23, 2011 at 3:00 am

They are very wise words to adhere to Shawn, thank you for sharing these and reminding us the importance of every life, to share the love that is in our heart, not to sit in judgement, be respectful and show compassion to those in need.
Lee says:

May 29, 2011 at 1:19 am

Shawn, these are wonderful thoughts to ponder upon. Wisdom is the sharing of wise experiences and knowledge, but a lot of it is common sense. The difference is how we apply this common sense - we all have the ability to keep going even when we face challenges in our lives - basically it comes down to your attitude - is it positive or negative.

The first step in the acquisition of wisdom is silence, the second listening, the third memory, the fourth practice, the fifth teaching others.
Solomon Ibn Gabriol

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