Recognition of Truth
Submitted by Maulana Wahidud... on Fri, 01/28/2011 - 10:35The most important cognitive and moral act in life is recognition of the truth.
The most important cognitive and moral act in life is recognition of the truth.
Every construction has a top, which we can all see. But we some¬times forget about the base, for it lies buried, deep in the ground. Yet, it is upon this invisible base that the whole building rests.
When a man has a specific and worthwhile goal before him, he sets a great value upon his time, but when bereft of a goal, time hangs heavily upon his hands. It is then that ceremonial gatherings and vain pursuits become welcome occupations. He makes no real life for himself but depends upon others for occupation and distraction. In this way, he drifts along, like a ship without, a rudder, to the end of his useless life.
Stinging retorts only stir up further controversy, where as light-hearted banter, or the humble submission of alternative ideas can have a tranquillizing effect—like throwing water on a blazing fire.