We are all burdened with prejudices; Against the poor or the rich, smart or slow, emaciated or obese. It is our nature to create prejudices. However, it is noble to rise above them. tho author unknown
A test of courage occurs if we are part of the minority. The tolerance test occurs if we are part of the majority. tho Ralph W. Sockman
Our thoughts are like invisible hands creating the people we meet. What we actually think about people will become a reality for us. tho Richard Cowper
Let us all have only one thing in mind – the good of humanity; Let’s stop being egocentric in any way, be it language, nationality or religion. tho Jan Amos Comenius
The art of accepting people as they are will manifest itself in such a way that the person who has shown you a small favor will wish to be much more for you. tho Martin Luther King ML.
When we judge someone negatively, it prevents us from seeing the good that is hidden in them under the way they appear to us. tho Wayne W. Dyer
When you judge people, you don’t have time to love them. tho Mother Teresa
Triple Sieve Test
In ancient Greece, it was known that Socrates greatly valued knowledge. Once this great philosopher met his acquaintance and he said to him: ‘Do you know what I just heard about your friend?’
‘Wait a minute,’ said Socrates. ‘Before you tell me anything, I want you to take a little test. It’s called the triple sieve test.’
‘Three sieve?’
‘Yes, that’s right,’ continued Socrates. ‘Before you tell me anything about my boyfriend, it might be best if we ‘pass’ what you’re going to tell me. I call it a triple sieve test. The first sieve is true. Are you absolutely sure what you are going to tell me is true?’
‘No,’ replied the man. ‘Actually, I just heard it and….’
‘Okay then,’ says Socrates. ‘So you don’t really know if it’s true or not. So we’ll try the second sieve – a sieve of goodness. Is what you’re about to tell me about my friend, something good?’
‘No, on the contrary…..’
‘So,’ continued Socrates, ‘you want to tell me something bad about him, but you’re not sure if it’s true. You could still pass the test, we’re left with one more sieve – a sieve. I’ll be what you’re about to tell me about my friend, somehow useful?’
‘No, not even…’
‘Inu,’ asked Socrates, ‘if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good, not even useful, why should you even tell me?’
