4.05.2008

the measure of a man

What curries respect from others?

The clothes? The attitude? The learning? The bragging? The money you make? The language you use?

I admit; I want people to think I'm start, strong and confident. I want them to seek my advice and my opinion. I want them to think my reasoning is sound and my logic unbreakable. Obviously life doesn't work this way. No matter how you try and present yourself, there are those who are going to think you're a complete imbecile. Yes, yes, don't worry what others think. Regardless of what some will say, I am not worried what others think. What I am worried about is whether or not they have a point. Is my reasoning sound? Am I sufficiently educated on a subject such that my opinion is valid?

I think my problem is giving others too much credit. A bit of brother in law medicine might be in order; maybe I should start thinking others are idiots. It's just not in my nature.

4 comments:

Kermit~the~Frog said...

I think you're "start."

And the answer is, it's the humility.

sixline said...

I don't get it.

People don't respect humility. The humbles of all was put to death.

There is no way to automatically get respect from others. It doesn't exist.

Kermit~the~Frog said...

I believe it's how to get respect from the only ones who matter.

sixline said...

But I want others to quake and fear at my presence.