Martian

So recently I've found myself discussing matters philosophic and my own view of the world with several different people. Because of this and because I'm always interested in other people's take on the world, I thought it might be fun to create a thread where people could share their own perspective. However, because it's very easy to write long diatribes that say very little (something I'm accused of regularly) and because I'm a fan of brevity (not that you'd know it from my posts), I decided there should be a limit on how much each person could say. This in theory will force people to consider their own perspective in terms of what really matters to them. I chose five statements because I find round numbers elegant and pleasing.

Naturally, I'll go first.

1) Always keep in mind first how little you truly know.

2) Always respect the opinions of others, even if you don't agree with them.

3) Remember that insults are the refuge of the ignorant; never stoop to that.

4) Never take yourself too seriously, and remember that a good sense of humour will help you in virtually all of your dealings with others.

5) Never stop learning.

So there's mine. They're not perfect, but I think they're a fairly accurate representation of how I approach life. Do I have any other takers?

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I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept
I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept
I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head
I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said

- Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame