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The Shoulders of Giants

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In either 1675 or 1676 Sir Isaac Newton wrote, "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants."

While in high school, my daughter, Tami, wrote, "If I have seen further, it would be because I stepped from the shoulders of giants, and stood on my own two feet."

Later, I wrote, "If I have seen further, it's because I stepped from shoulders of giants and looked within."

So, here's the question of the day. In keeping with Sir Isaac Newton's immortal words, how would you change them, to make them your's?


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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Hmm! Interesting question.

 I see further whenever I look without judgment and a kind heart...A

Jun 14, 2019 12:07 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat

It is true that judgement fences in our thoughts and inspiration!

Jun 14, 2019 12:44 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

PS Myrl,

That photo you shared is beautiful, did you take that in Tahoe!  The light is inspiring.  A

Jun 14, 2019 12:08 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat

Yes, it was taken near dawn at Lake Tahoe!

Jun 14, 2019 12:43 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Myrl Jeffcoat - What a great thought to ponder. I love what your daughter wrote. The image at Lake Tahoe is amazing. Thank you for sharing it!

By standing on the shoulders of giants, I can now help and support others to see further and continue to pay it forward. 

Jun 14, 2019 01:28 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat

That's a great thought, Sheri!

Jun 14, 2019 05:03 PM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

If I have seen further it is because I acknowledge thge weaknesses in me and leaned on the strengths of others.

Jun 14, 2019 02:34 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat

Acknowledging our weaknesses goes a long way toward understanding our limitations and focusing on our strengths, and those of others.

Jun 14, 2019 05:05 PM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Myrl - I am grateful for those who came before me. Giants and others. Life is a learning experience. 

 

Thank you for the question. 

Jun 14, 2019 02:39 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat

Life truly is a learning experience.  Thanks for pondering the question, Michael!

Jun 14, 2019 05:05 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Myrl I will give it a try.

"if I have seen further, it is because I stepped from the shoulders of a giant, and challenged myself to become one."

 

Jun 14, 2019 04:50 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat

I like it, George.  It reminds me a little of what my grandkid, Baron, said, "I stand on the shoulders of giants because I once had wings." 

Jun 14, 2019 05:06 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

My grandson, Ryan, posted to my Facebook page, "If I have seen further, it is because I remembered to wear my glasses today."

Jun 14, 2019 05:08 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I would not make any changes.

I love your photograph.

Jun 15, 2019 07:34 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Myrl Jeffcoat - What a gorgeous photo! It would be perfect for any home or office. I love all the different versions of this quote. This is the best I could do:

If I have seen further, it is because I stood with confidence beyond the shoulders of giants.

Jun 16, 2019 01:25 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

I love this, Myrl. Let's see...If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulder of giants who gave me choices in life. 

Jun 16, 2019 06:31 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

As you probably have picked up in my writings, this might be my thought, Myrl:
If I have seen further, it was because I was carried on the wings of many of
God's Angels. And Myrl Jeffcoat, I am so grateful. 

 

Jun 17, 2019 05:43 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Myrl:

That's a magnificent photo!

"If I have seen further, it was because of challenging myself when I didn't think I could."

Jeff

Jun 18, 2019 03:42 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Hy Myrl,

What a beautiful photo you have captured. I loved your quote of Sir Isaac Newton and asking us to think about ourselves and what we owe to our predecessors.

Jun 21, 2019 07:35 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Myrl Jeffcoat - I am curious where the photograph was taken? Was it on your recent travels or local? The only thing I can say for sure, it is landscape photography at its best!!!

Jun 21, 2019 11:47 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Tuesday evening, Myrl.

Thanks so much for your comments on my recent posts.

Jun 25, 2019 05:28 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Love, love, love the Lake Tahoe shot, Myrl!

As for me, I stood on the shoulders of giants and learned from them - to be independent, confident, self-assured and to share the uplifting tradition to those around me.

Happy Saturday, Myrl!

Jun 29, 2019 05:08 PM
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