“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
Winner at a Texas A&M University annual contest for the best definition of a contemporary expression
This reminds me of a Buddhist concept, Itai Doshin: Many in body, one in mind.
It may be far more difficult to advance an entire group forward just one step but far more valuable than just one person reaching the summit alone. And then there’s “One body, many in mind”. That’s usually a disorganized, scrambled mess
The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.
THICH NHAT HANH
Thanks for this one. I still consider Thay a spiritual mentor. He was the one who started me on my path and I will always treasure him. The first book I read of his resonated with me in ways that were incredible. From that book, my journey changed a bunch. The first (and only) time I met him, something about his presence just radiated peace, happiness and compassion. The room “changed” when he walked in before he even said anything. For me, he was a truly special person.
“you have a right to free speech because the entirety of society depends for it’s ability to adapt to the changing horizon of the future on the free thought of the individuals that compose it”
It’s not that we have moronic, insane, despicable people. Every nation has those. It’s that our worst people now lead all our institutions. Honestly not sure how a nation can survive that.
Churchill was in the lavatory in the House of Commons and his secretary knocked on the door and said: Excuse me Prime Minister, but the Lord Privy Seal wishes to speak to you.
After a pause Churchill replied: Tell His Lordship: I’m sealed on The Privy and can only deal with one shit at a time”
Winston Churchill
I like this one so much better than the fighting on the beach shit