16 Jan 09
It doesn't work...
It doesn't work that way. You can't change other people. You can only change yourself. Maturity takes people as they are. Immaturity keeps
on trying to change them to fit its own expectations and replicate itself... and then, when finally realizing it cannot, attempts to destroy them.
😉
16 Jan 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyWhat if I give you some advice and that changes your thinking?
It doesn't work...
It doesn't work that way. You can't change other people. You can only change yourself. Maturity takes people as they are. Immaturity keeps
on trying to change them to fit its own expectations and replicate itself... and then, when finally realizing it cannot, attempts to destroy them.
😉
Or if I give you a load of money and that makes you become a selfish person?
Or I tell you your post makes no sense whatsoever and that changes your mood?
16 Jan 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAll that is necessary for evil to succeed is that good men do nothing.
It doesn't work...
It doesn't work that way. You can't change other people. You can only change yourself. Maturity takes people as they are. Immaturity keeps
on trying to change them to fit its own expectations and replicate itself... and then, when finally realizing it cannot, attempts to destroy them.
😉
It is not too late.
Stop this nonsense and put your efforts to better use.
17 Jan 09
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyYou are correct.. you can't change other people. But you can influence them by setting an example and you can inspire them to change themselves. Ask any teacher.
It doesn't work...
It doesn't work that way. You can't change other people. You can only change yourself. Maturity takes people as they are. Immaturity keeps
on trying to change them to fit its own expectations and replicate itself... and then, when finally realizing it cannot, attempts to destroy them.
😉
19 Jan 09
Originally posted by HandyAndyOf course we may provide information or example or inspiration... but we stop well short of coercive methods or intimidations. Volition matters.
You are correct.. you can't change other people. But you can influence them by setting an example and you can inspire them to change themselves. Ask any teacher.
