wow. the conversation just suddenly stopped. anyway, i have another quote that i like. Human nature is not a machine to be built after a model, and set to do exactly the work prescribed for it, but a tree, which requires to grow and develop itself on all sides, according to the tendency of the inward forces which make it a living thing. -- John Stuart Mill
That's an interesting quote. I've always thought human nature was formed by both "nature" AND "nurture"
ooo,i gotz one too! in the cookie of life,friendz are the chocolate chipz *sayz hiz ta all the choc chipz out there!! *
i saw a quote somewhere, dont remember when where or who said it.. here it is anyway: well, actually its way to long to post... but here is a link to it: http://www.superlaugh.com/1/howmany.htm
that made me actually think of how many "friends" i have, then how many of those friends i could count as the old man described.
Yeah, the friends thing was neat... I'm still learning in my circle of "friends" who is really like that with me, and who just hangs out with me when I'm around. I love being a chocolate chip of life Sugar!!!! :bunny:
awww...thanx fae all u guyz are choc chipz in my cookie of life *givez everyone a real big hug and a choc chip cookie*
Education is not the taming or domestication of the soul's raw passions -- not suppressing them or excising them, which would deprive the soul of its energy -- but forming and informing them as art. -- Allen Bloom so true
hmmm about the education quote... too bad around here it's all too often about caging the kids so society doesn't have to deal with them while they're busy... sigh. :(
This is scary. I just made a replypost here, but it disappeared!! It startled me so I forgot almost all I said... maybe it was too controversial. escept: Any way I agree Fae. And I think the society has to radiacally change their priorities. Today it's all about shorttime profit and haveing the best things. This destroys humanity and our planet. What will be left for our grandchildren?? And lok how many kids turn out, the violence in schools.. what happens when they're adults? "Violence gives more violence." Whoever said it first was right! Let's go for understanding and humanity and sound economics without this profithunger that destroys us.
I would guess it was a glitch that got your reply post Nina... I think you have a good point. Education is a good thing though, if it were actually that, like the quote defantum posted.
I think it has to do more with awareness. People are actually closing eyes, mouth and ears, like the 3 apes, not to be involved because it's not nice or pleasant. I think that not before enough peole really gets aware of what's going on and really confront it - we will be strong enough to get a new sort of politicians. This world needs politicians that sees to what's best for all - and don't bother who comes with the suggetions. We need people that can lead without the need of oppression and war and people that doesn't approve of destruction because it gives them more short term proft and more pocket money.. just some thoughts I have... sheesh.. Now I'm carrying on again... this forums are to interesting for me to be quiet..
