“Whenever given a choice between being right and being kind, choose kind.” - Anonymous

4 October

From “The Human Condition: A User’s Manual,” by Arnold Kunst

For whatever reason, listening is a luxury very few of us ever get from those around us. If you can resist the resultant seductive temptation to scream stridently; if instead you can listen well, and patiently, to just one person you’re sure to end up with a friend for life. Do it for enough people and – surprise, surprise! – you’ll be enriched by lots and lots of friends!

There’s self-discipline implied here; it’s a gift that just keeps on giving [who knows? maybe even to the far side of the grave]!