The following few lines from T. S. Eliot’s Four Quartets, have great meaning in the present day world.
These days one sees far too much arrogance, misplaced pride, dubious honour, boastfulness and self glorification.
Humility, selflessness, service before self and other noble virtues seem to be thin on the ground.
Wise up folks, reading these few lines written by T. S. Elliot may help educate those who are self-centred and proud.
The world will be a far better place to live in if you are humble.
Do not let me hear
Of the wisdom of old men, but rather of their folly,
Their fear of fear and frenzy, their fear of possession,
Of belonging to another, or to others, or to God.
The only wisdom we can hope to acquire
Is the wisdom of humility: humility is endless.
Iechyd da
2 comments:
Dear MM:
TS Eliot preceded esi -- I would have liked to invite him to Lingam's for Hi Tea, let Ancient M pay!:)
You need to teach me aMore Latin (?)-- "Iechyd da"...:)
PS: I stol'-- as is my monkish habit -- a mariner's taelfool tale today in the Steal of the Furong Nite!:) Feb 6, 2008:)
desiderata mgf.
Thanks for the visit and for commenting.
You are most welcome.
'Iechyd da' is not Latin, but Welsh for "Good health", or "Cheers"
Wishing you and your family
'Gong Xi Fai Chai'
Iechyd da & ta ta!
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