Getting perspective...

I was helping my stepdad move his elderly mother's things from the retirement home she has inhabited the past 10 years or so. He has worked as a shop owner and traveling salesman among many other occupations. He shared an anecdote I thought was really helpful in thinking about those patrons that cause us grief or difficulty in our busy days. Here goes:

"He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a 'not nose."

It gives a little perspective, I think. Here is the original:

Men are four:
He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not, is a fool. Shun him.
He who knows not, and knows that he knows not, is a child. Teach him.
He who knows, and knows not that he knows, is asleep. Wake him.
He who knows, and knows that he knows, is a leader. Follow him.
Attributed to :: Omar Khayam, 13th century philosopher
Also attrributed to Lady Burton.

Jim also told me that someone once said to "Eat a live frog every morning. After that, things can only get better."