by Esther IS Flesh and Blood S.
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May 8, 2007

Prophetic Words from Buddha 2

August 02, 2007 05:23 AM EDT
views: 63 | rating: 9.5/10 (19 votes) | comments: 34

The fool who knows he is a fool

Is that much wiser.

The fool who thinks he is wise

is a fool indeed.

The Dhammapada of Guatama The Buddha. ca.500 BC

 

 

Ponder over it .  What do you think about yourself?

It is going to be painful to see your foolishness.

It is easy to see other people as fools -- in fact,

everybody knows that everybody else is a fool -- but to

see your own foolishness is a great step toward wisdom.

To see your own foolishness is already transforming

your being, your consciousness.

 

 

 

This is one of my all time favorite quotes from The Buddha.

 

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Comments: 34

Ron Hall Aug 2, 2007, 5:29am EDT
I regularly say "I don't know", or "I'll have to think about how to accomplish that; it may take longer than you realize." This only reinforces the lack of confidence among my superiors, who want to hear "That will be easy and can be done quickly for close to no cost." Perhaps they even think me a fool. Ah, Western civilization.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 5:38am EDT
Ron - We are all on the road to discovery and wisdom, so we are all fools...

Thanks so much for your comments!
james (coyote soul). gray Aug 2, 2007, 6:15am EDT
i admit, i"m a moron, i"m lost in my head 90% of the day and am quite oblivious to everything around me.
Svetlana Goryacheva Aug 2, 2007, 6:18am EDT
They said that Socrates, who was considered the wisest of all Greeks, loved to repeat, "I only know that I don't know anything." A great quote indeed, dear Esther!

Blessings and best wishes - S.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 7:03am EDT
James - I hardly think that; furthermore, I don't believe that that is what The Buddha meant.

Thanks for your comments!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 7:04am EDT
Svetlana - You see, even the wisest of wise knows what the truth is...

Thanks to you and best of blessings as well.
donna h. Aug 2, 2007, 7:07am EDT
I am always saying 'I dont know"!!! it is easier than trying to explain something to someone.
DiAnA D. Aug 2, 2007, 7:14am EDT
For every foolish thing we do.. a lesson is learned
amanda wallin Aug 2, 2007, 7:57am EDT
Admitting to yourself you know nothing is sagacious advice. However, if you believe it's wise to hear that, will you take it to heart? Great post Esther.
This is a great one, indeed!
Fred Hose Aug 2, 2007, 10:26am EDT
Oh Esther
I know that I'm a fool. It's made clear to me every day. The trouble is that I can't give up trying because I know that. I have to make the best of what I got.
I'm surprised by the number of wise people that I see around me.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Aug 2, 2007, 11:09am EDT
I adore him ..Thanks Esther..
Joe Corso Aug 2, 2007, 12:14pm EDT
That's very profound, and the joke will not come.
Jared G. Aug 2, 2007, 12:34pm EDT
When we can tap our elevated self it is easy to see the foolish lesser self within.
Bundy P Aug 2, 2007, 1:13pm EDT
I've certainly been foolish many times! Thanks for the reminder...
james (coyote soul). gray Aug 2, 2007, 3:20pm EDT
think not? i"m sure my wife would tell you diffrent,trust me
Tom Manson Aug 2, 2007, 4:16pm EDT
http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977074203
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 7:54pm EDT
Donna - Thanks for your comment.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 8:55pm EDT
Diana - You're so right. Thanks for the comment.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 8:56pm EDT
Nan - You're right about awareness...

Thanks for commenting!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:04pm EDT
Amanda - Sometimes in life we need to be reminded to follow through.

Thanks for your comments!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:07pm EDT
Sue - Thanks for your comment!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:09pm EDT
Fred - We have to continuosly trying because if we give up, we have lost the battle. Suffice it to say that more of us should think like you do!

Thanks for your comments!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:10pm EDT
Bhawana - Thanks for stopping by!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:11pm EDT
Karen - I still keep on trying but the forest gets so thick sometimes that you can't see through the trees...
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:12pm EDT
Joe - Your jokes are always welcome...

Thanks for commenting.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:13pm EDT
Jared - So true indeed.

Thanks for commenting.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:15pm EDT
Lora - Thanks for stopping by!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:16pm EDT
Bundy - I have too, too many times, so therefore I have to keep on reminding myself as I know I'm only human...
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:16pm EDT
James - You too huh? Its good to know that I am not alone in this...
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:19pm EDT
Tom - Thanks for that.

Thanks for stopping by.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Aug 2, 2007, 9:20pm EDT
Dana - What a good attitude you have. Some of us should be so lucky!

Thanks for commenting!
Missy Cline Aug 4, 2007, 1:49am EDT
wonderful !!!!
Krystal Harwell Mar 24, 2009, 11:36pm EDT
going thru your stuff to replay your kindness, even if i've seen it before!!

<3 Krystal

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