Thursday, July 15, 2010

The best response to greed ever

Just look:

We are here to add what we can to, not to get what we can from, life.

-- Sir William Osler

I think this approach simply does not occur to a lot of people. Our consumer-oriented society reinforces in people the assumption that they ought to get what they can from life. It occurs to me that Osler's approach is much, much more fulfilling.
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3 comments:

  1. Anonymous5:49 PM

    I so agree with this quote. I find that nothing gets me out of my selfish thinking faster than the question, "what am I doing for others" as a way to get me back on track.

    annie c

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  2. Yes, I agree with it too. It is a very cheering thought. In fact it is very often a quick and effective way to stop a dark mood from overtaking you.

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  3. Anonymous1:01 PM

    How very counter-cultural.

    Marilyn

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