Thoughts of Two
On October 2, 2024. . .
Yes, there are often two sides to a story. And as my own history continues to teach me, there can be multiple approaches to exploring those. Perhaps, the following words of wisdom might add some discussion to that exploration:
We have two ears and one mouth so we can listen twice as much as we speak.
Attributed to Epictetus
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity,
and I am not sure about the former.
Attributed to Albert Einstein
Sometimes you have to take two steps back to take ten forward.
Attributed to Nipsey Hussle
Laughter is the closest distance between two people.
Attributed to Victor Borge
There are only two bequests we can hope to give our children.
One of these is roots,
the other, wings.
Attributed to Johann von Goethe
There are two great days in a person’s life -
the day we are born and the day we discover why.
Attributed to William Barclay
Two things awe me the most,
the starry night above me
and the moral law within me.
Attributed to Immanuel Kant
If I am walking with two other men,
each of them will serve as my teacher.
I will pick out the good points of the one
and imitate them,
and the bad points of the other
and correct them in myself.
Attributed to Confucius
Some people ask the secret to our long marriage.
We take time to go to a restaurant two times a week.
A little candlelight, dinner, soft music and dancing.
She goes Tuesdays,
I go Fridays.
Attributed to Henny Youngman
If it’s a penny for your thoughts and put in your two cents worth,
then someone, somewhere is making a penny.
Attributed to Steven Wright
Every truth has two sides; it is as well to look at both, before we commit to either.
Attributed to Aesop
I apologize for the length of this post. Although, it was my original intent to be briefer, once I started to see quotes, it seems I couldn't stop. Too many familiar ones. Others new to me. And still others that have me thinking of rabbit hole adventures awaiting. Oh, well. . . Happy October.
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