The bench
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.- Confucius
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This entry was posted on November 23, 2013 by thirdeyemom in BODY, MIND & SOUL, Inspiration, RANDOM THOUGHTS and tagged inspiration, Life, NaBloPoMo, reflection.Shortlink
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“And after a long time the boy came back again. "I am sorry, Boy," said the tree, "but I have nothing left to give you-
My apples are gone." "My teeth are too weak for apples," said the boy. "My branches are gone," said the tree. "You cannot swing on them-" "I am too old to swing on branches," said the boy. "My trunk is gone," said the tree. "You cannot climb-" "I am too tired to climb," said the boy. "I am sorry," sighed the tree. "I wish that I could give you something... but I have nothing left. I am an old stump. I am sorry..."
"I don't need very much now," said the boy, "just a quiet pleace to sit and rest. I am very tired." "Well," said the tree, straightening herself up as much as she could, "well, an old stump is a good for sitting and resting. Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest."
And the boy did.
And the tree was happy.”
-Shel Silverstein, The Giving Tree
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Great quote!
Thanks LuAnn!