Re: A Parable of Two Carpenters

From: sinewave (none_at_nowhere.com)
Date: 12/02/03 

Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 18:32:59 -0500

welcome back Beth:

> Rene proves almost every time he opens his mouth that his anger and
> fear and wrath are, in fact, HARMING HIMSELF more than they actually
> harm anyone else.

i agree. "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who
conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self." -Aristotle

> "The only way to win, is to _deny_ the battle"
> [ Daniel Jackson learns in an episode of Stargate, for those who
> prefer that to Star Wars ]

"The best battle is won without being fought." -Art of War, General Sun-Tzu

regards,
phil

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