If you meet someone who tells you you’re wrong, follow them. Teach others, instruct them, and keep them away from what is evil. Then you will be loved by the good and hated by the wicked. - Dhammapada

Ha, I see. The logic works. I guess we’ll just have to agree to disagree.

In the current atmosphere in Japan, it seems like crime of advising a defendant and such things are considered not so good. - Buddha, because there were no social networking sites in his day.

At least you have the concept that it’s not good to point out mistakes where others can see them, because it hurts your pride.

  • What is the origin of this meme?

  • mansplaining and feel the connection.

One could think of condescending attitude as being in a position to give admonitions to others.

Loved by the good and loathed by the bad You may not be evil, but you’re alienated by normal people, so you’re alienated by 99% of the human race.


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