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@secondson said
Really?

Prove it.

I guess that means quoting another is like licking their balls, according to your logic.

Referencing another person shows respect, acknowledgement and open-mindedness. Referencing oneself does the opposite.

'Tis said, the pipe and lute that charm our ears
Derive their melody from rolling spheres;
But Faith, o'erpassing speculation's bound,
Can see what sweetens every jangled sound.

We, who are parts of Adam, heard with him
The song of angels and of seraphim.
Out memory, though dull and sad, retains
Some echo still of those unearthly strains.

Oh, music is the meat of all who love,
Music uplifts the soul to realms above.
The ashes glow, the latent fires increase:
We listen and are fed with joy and peace.

~ Rumi

translation by R. A. Nicholson

"I am not what you see in me. You are what you see in me"

i have been unable to find attribution

@rookie54 said
"I am not what you see in me. You are what you see in me"

i have been unable to find attribution

If only the ugly-souled would keep out of my field of view!

@rookie54 said
"I am not what you see in me. You are what you see in me"

i have been unable to find attribution

What do you see in me?

@divegeester said
Referencing another person shows respect, acknowledgement and open-mindedness. Referencing oneself does the opposite.

Not necessarily.

Sometimes one is quoted to draw attention to the fact that they are anything but deserving of respect.

That you should take exception to my contribution to this thread in the form of some trite and insignificant quip, and seek to denounce it by suggesting I'm closed minded, only draws attention to yourself, and carries no significant weight of meaning or purpose, except to perhaps reveal a certain level of envy on your part.

@rookie54 said
'Tis said, the pipe and lute that charm our ears
Derive their melody from rolling spheres;
But Faith, o'erpassing speculation's bound,
Can see what sweetens every jangled sound.

We, who are parts of Adam, heard with him
The song of angels and of seraphim.
Out memory, though dull and sad, retains
Some echo still of those unearthly strains.

Oh, music is the meat of ...[text shortened]... res increase:
We listen and are fed with joy and peace.

~ Rumi

translation by R. A. Nicholson

Good one. I resonate with it somehow.

@rookie54 said
"I am not what you see in me. You are what you see in me"

i have been unable to find attribution

Another good one. It can be true in some cases and on certain levels.

@divegeester said
What do you see in me?

Reveal Hidden Content

I know what you're going to say.

"You are what I hear you say and see you do. I am what you hear me say and see me do".

Anonymous Reveal Hidden Content

“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.”
― Lao Tsu

“When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.”
― Lao Tzu

@rookie54 said
“When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everyone will respect you.”
― Lao Tzu

Is this your way of avoiding my question?

@secondson said
[hidden]Contentious arrogance and pride.[/hidden]

I know what you're going to say.

And yet you quite like me, agree with more than half I say and think I’m a good debater. Interesting.

@rookie54 said
“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.”
― Lao Tsu

“Practice what you preach”

- Generally considered good idea

@divegeester said
Is this your way of avoiding my question?

i didn't see yer question to me until i read this

i'll not be answering yer question