FAVORITE QUOTES FROM PHILOSOPHERS

  • "Without philosophy we would be little above the animals."
  • "By nature men are alike. Through practice they have become far apart."
  • "What is important is not liberation from the body but liberation from the mind. We are not entangled in our own body, but entangled in our own mind."
  • "To know what you do not know is best. To pretend to know what you do not know is a disease."
  • "When the people don't respect those in power, then what they greatly fear is about to arrive."
  • "Great man demands it of himself; petty man, of others."
  • "Great man is always at ease; petty man is always on edge."
  • "When strict with oneself one rarely fails."
  • "Whether you like it or not, you'd better accept reality the way it occurs: as highly imperfect and filled with most fallible human beings. Your alternative, continual anxiety and desperate disappointment."
  • "When the government is muddled and confused, the people are genuine and sincere. When the government is discriminate and clear, the people are crafty and cunning."
  • "When you find something that is bad or that turns out bad, drop it and leave it alone."
  • "Only the most intelligent and the most stupid do not change."

Friday, May 23, 2008

WAS THIS A FLUKE......OR THE BEGINNING OF A NEW THING???

Amber finally did the unthinkable.  She pooped in the toilet!!!  I am such a proud mom(as if you can't tell...I'm blogging about it).  I sat her down, bribed her with some delicious blueberries and wah...lah!  That was it. If only it's this easy every time!  I can't get my hopes up too far, but ya know, moments like these we mothers live for.  Now for all you who have children Amber's age that have already mastered this.....be gone with you.  This is my moment. I hope that this will lead to a path of no return(I say this knowing this could simply be a fluke, but oh well).  My last child to potty train? My last months of diapers?  I am loving it, but not liking it at the same time.  SHE'S MY BABY!!!! Is my life really where it's at? WOW! Yes, I've already patted my back a few times, when you see me....a pat from you won't hurt.  HURRAY! Sorry no pictures for you....you just have to take my word on this one.