Who among you is wise?
Let him show his works
by a good life in the humility
that comes from wisdom.[1]
I cannot blame the poor
and deny what I am,
disregard the marginalized
and cover up what I do.
What stops me from being
a raving maniac
a blithering idiot
an unhinged lunatic?
What shows me
the kind and gentle way?
What speaks to me about
the meek and tender way?
“Humility tells us
and brings us down
the ladder to truth,
and makes us thankful”[2]
[1] James 3: 13
[2] The Meditations of Father Judge page 68
Published by carlfmaulbeck
In the movie "Harvey", Elwood P Dowd, played by Jimmy Stewart, explains coping with the world this way:
"Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say,
'In this world, Elwood, you must be' - she always called
me Elwood - 'In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so
smart or oh so pleasant.' Well, for years I was smart.
I recommend pleasant. You may quote me."
Well, for years I was smart, oh so very smart, I too recommend pleasant - Trust the harmony
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