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[ChiDragon]

5 minutes ago, Daniel said:

 

Do you have an opinion about this?  Interpreting a Chinese character like a pictogram?

Yes，I do have an opinion for this. It is just for kids to do such thing.

[Daniel]

1 hour ago, ChiDragon said:

Yes，I do have an opinion for this. It is just for kids to do such thing.

 

As stated earlier in this thread... this is not an insult, but a compliment. 

 

But I get your meaning and intention.  Thank you.  I will continue to avoid the immature juvenile inclination whenever I can.  Practice, I'm sure, will make it easier as long as I do not give up.  And I never quit.

 

Edited September 28, 2023 by Daniel

[ChiDragon]

12 minutes ago, Daniel said:

 

As stated earlier in this thread... this is not an insult, but a compliment. 

 As I stated before, you are gentleman and a scholar.👍

[ChiDragon]

1 hour ago, Daniel said:

I will continue to avoid the immature juvenile inclination whenever I can. 

Chapter 7 - The Unselfishness 
1. 天長地久。
2. 天地所以能長且久者，
3. 以其不自生，
4. 故能長生。
5. 是以聖人後其身而身先，
6. 外其身而身存。
7. 非以其無私邪?
8. 故能成其私。

Translation in terse English...
1. Sky and Earth are eternal.
2. The reason they are eternal,
3. Because they do not strive for themselves.
4. Therefore, they are eternal.
5. A gentleman always placed himself behind but ended up in front.
6. One keeping oneself in a neutral position will survive.
7. Is it not because of his unselfishness?
8. Thus gained his personal accomplishment. 

[Cobie]

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Edited November 29, 2023 by Cobie

[Daniel]

I think that it's easy to delude oneself for various reasons.  The solution is to look at the facts.  

 

If the facts are readily apparent, and one or more parties are intentionally ignoring them, then they are deluding themself.

 

There's also 3rd option.  The individual avoids looking at the facts even though they are right in from them.  This is not delusional but cowardly.  Deep down, they are afraid of how it will feel if they are wrong, and what it means to their identity and their convictions.

 

I have pity for all of them, but espectially the 3rd group.

 

Edited October 18, 2023 by Daniel

[Cobie]

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Edited November 29, 2023 by Cobie

[Nungali]

Who is this Deny guy ?   Dennis Smith ?   I used to go to school with him .

[Nungali]

Just now, Cobie said:

 Wat je zegt that ben jezelf. 

 

 

 

I always wondered what you looked like ???

 

-   cute ! 

 

( well, except for that face  )

[Daniel]

the facts are there for all to see.  it's as easy as looking in a dictionary, if one is not afraid to look in that specific dictionary.

 

the facts shouldn't be scary.  but, for some, I guess they are.

 

Edited October 18, 2023 by Daniel

[Cobie]

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Edited November 29, 2023 by Cobie

[Nungali]

5 hours ago, Cobie said:

 

 

I agree, I thought it was clear from the context what you meant. 

 

 

 

Well, you see, you are probably reading and  considering context in order to come to meaning .

 

Instead of  scanning every bit hunting for mistakes you think are there ... and  that process making you see them .... when they arent there   

[Daniel]

maturity and grace are the signs of real strength

[Nungali]

2 minutes ago, Daniel said:

the facts are there for all to see.  it's as easy as looking in a dictionary, if one is not afraid to look in that specific dictionary.

 

the facts should be scary.  but, for some, I guess they are.

 

Ahhhh ... but when you check those facts .... in an encyclopedia   ...... 

 

[Nungali]

1 minute ago, Cobie said:

It only shows my mental age. 
 

 

 

Same here .... I think thats  little kids like me so much .......    a 5 year old requested a 'play date'  with me   

[Daniel]

I think it's important to check multiple sources and not to ignore any perspectives.  Although, if one of those sources is known to be a liar, then that should be considered as well.

[Nungali]

2 minutes ago, Daniel said:

maturity and grace are the signs of real strength

 

The dao says to be like a child

[Daniel]

it's natural to rally together with others who have the same weakness.  that way one is not reminded of them so sharply.

[Nungali]

1 minute ago, Daniel said:

I think it's important to check multiple sources and not to ignore any perspectives.  Although, if one of those sources is known to be a liar, then that should be considered as well.

 

So   you admit to considering sources that are known to be liars  ?

 

 

Ummmm .... well, okay then ,

 

[Daniel]

the dao says many things, the wise know when and how to apply them.  that is the definition of wisdom.

[Nungali]

Just now, Daniel said:

it's natural to rally together with others who have the same weakness.  that way one is not reminded of them so sharply.

 

Thats the way .... round us all up into a bunch , that way you can have a go at us all at the same time .

[Nungali]

Just now, Daniel said:

the dao says many things, the wise know when and how to apply them.  that is the definition of wisdom.

 

Exactly !  And that is why I was applying that then .

[Daniel]

This what I said:

 

I think it's important to check multiple sources and not to ignore any perspectives.  Although, if one of those sources is known to be a liar, then that should be considered as well.

 

For those with reading comprehension difficulties:

 

When a source is known to be a liar, then it is good to consider their perspective in reverse.  This can be found in the art-of-war.

 

I understand that reading comprehension can be difficult for children, and these are complicated nuanced subjects.  And if a person is stuck as a child, it might even be painful to try to use their brain as an adult.  

[Daniel]

When the weak gather together, they are rounding themselves up.

[Daniel]

It's much smarter to spread out and diversify, but, it takes bravery and cross-training to survive in isolation.

 

Edited October 18, 2023 by Daniel