The Wisdom Letter #120
5 quotes from A. A. Milne (1882–1956)
✹ For today's Wisdom Letter, we have carefully curated five bite-sized quotes from the English writer, A. A. Milne (1882–1956).
Quote № 01:
“A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”
— A. A. Milne, “Winnie-the-Pooh”
Quote № 02:
“I do remember, and then when I try to remember, I forget.”
— A. A. Milne, “Winnie-the-Pooh”
Quote № 03:
“One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries.”
— A. A. Milne
Quote № 04:
“Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”
— A. A. Milne
Quote № 05:
“If one is to be called a liar, one may as well make an effort to deserve the name.”
— A. A. Milne
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✺ Today’s Questions
Three philosophical questions to foster your curiosity:
Question № 01:
What is the relationship between physical strength and moral strength? Can the cultivation of one inherently lead to the development of the other, or are they fundamentally distinct types of power?
Question № 02:
To what extent can we trust our memories as accurate representations of past events, and how does the subjective nature of memory shape our perception of reality?
Question № 03:
What is the moral difference, if any, between a lie of omission (withholding the truth) and a lie of commission (actively stating a falsehood)? Does intention or consequence weigh more heavily in determining the ethicality of either?
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On Q1, I would argue that physical strength can lead to Moral strength. Perhaps drawing a long bow, getting fitter or getting stronger requires us to push ourselves through barriers we have not yet achieved. Therefore, pushing through these barriers creates the foundation of resilience. Perhaps it is the growth of this physical resilience that can give us the strength to stand our ground in situations where our morals might be tested.
Good advice to help our society get along with more kindness, morality and conscious awareness. Thank you as always. You always give me food for thought.