Had I been an ox or horse
I would rejoice to see grass and beans;
If, on the other hand, I were a woman,
the sight of men would please me.
But if I were really me
I would always settle for what I be.
If liking and dislike keep you upset
surely you are being used:
Big man, with all your dignity,
don’t mistake what you have for what you are.
translated by Jan W. Walls
A good philosophy – don’t mistake what you have for what you are…
Yes, wise words we could all benefit from.
That sounds like a crushing put-down — if the Big Man troubled to reflect on it.
Ah, but if one is truly “big” then one should be able to accept criticism, no?
Agreed ^
I really like this:)
I’m glad that you liked it.
🙂