Jack’s Winning Words 6/16/21

 “A rat who gnaws at a cat’s tail invites destruction.”  (Chinese Proverb)  I like the imagery of this proverb!  If there’s anything that tells you not to do something stupid, this is it.  Bob Dylan’s song asks, “When will they ever learn?”  Confucius lived over 25 centuries ago.  2500 years—and many have not learned to act wisely.  When will we ever learn that it’s a bad thing to bite a rat’s tail?  ;-)  Jack

FROM HONEST JOHN:  And, yet, isn’t that exactly what Jesus did as he harassed the local leaders and seemingly scared the Roman leadership? ===JACK:  ...and he was crucified for that.  A willingness to suffer and die comes with biting the rat's tail.  In the case of Je3sus, it was for a cause.===HJ:  In many cases, it s for a cause===JACK:  No one ever gnawed at the rat's tail just like Jesus did.…

FROM TAMPA SHIRL:  If not now-never!===JACK:  Can you remember ever having a student who simply could not learn?

FROM BLAZING OAKS:  HA! A little late, but wanted you to know, i enjoyed this quote,  and your words to go with it! Thanks! XO===JACK:  Jesus talked in such a way that people could visualize the point that he was making.  Good teachers and preachers can do the same.

FROM RS IN TEXAS:  Those who do not learn from history are bound to repeat it.===JACK:  To me, it's amazing how many legislators and vocal supporters of "the right" are sp uninformed about history...and don't care.  I suppose there are people like that on the left sisde, too.

 

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