There was a man who thought to himself, I am a good man. How
can this be? He polled his friends to see if they agreed with his observation.
They not only agreed but also realized they were respectable also. They asked
each other how this could be. Together they decided they were not born this
way. If a man is not born virtuous then how does he become what he is not?
There was a Sage that lived down in the valley. He was known
far and wide for his wisdom. The man and his friends traveled down the valley
to ask the wise man about goodness in mankind. The sage told them that not all
mankind are upright in their ways. If this is so they asked, then why are some
men good and some unjust. The wise man answered their question with a question.
What are your daily practices? Immediately they understood why they were good.
Their parents taught them by example and instilled in them righteous habits.
They realized men do not wake up one morning and become upright or respectable.
Being respectable is an ongoing lifetime process. Take the hill, become
respectable! Until next time.
Norm
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