"He cast off his friends as a huntsman his pack,Further to Thursday's post on what is wrong with society today.......For he knew when he pleas'd he could whistle them back."- Oliver Goldsmith
Hearing stories of the things my 22 year old daughter has to go through with people and friends today makes me believe there are few people left in this world that have any morals, or have been taught to respect other people....to be compassionate, caring and considerate of others; whether they are friends, family, colleagues, or complete strangers.
Are the people who cast aside a good friend as easily as they toss out the garbage, confident there will be a steady line of replacements available? Or do they think they can chose to call that person a friend only when it's convenient to them? Do they ever think if they kick a friend enough a day will come when they can't whistle them back?
Friends are gifts that need to be treated with as much love and consideration as you would show a spouse, parent, child, or sibling. There are a ton of quotes on the preciousness of a true friend.
"Greater love hath no man than this, That a man lay down his life for his friends."
-The Holy Bible: John
"Be slow in choosing a friend, Slower in changing."
- Benjamin Franklin
"Friends are the family you make for yourself."
- Eustache Descamps
"If you want an accounting of your worth, count your friends."
- Merry Browne
And probably one of my favorites....
"A friend hears the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails"
- Pioneer Girls Leaders' Handbook
What is the point of trying to save the environment if the people in it are toxic themselves? What is the point of fighting wars with foreign countries when the true enemy lives in our own backyard? How can we save the world when we can't even save ourselves?
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3 comments:
Really love the simplicity and the mystery in this piece.
Excellent image Roberta!
Michael
A simple, yet lovely image.
Your post is so true and I hope it hits a nerve with some. People aren't raised the same anymore and, most definitely, there is an epidemic with a lack of respect. That lack of respect permeates everything. And you said it so right when you talked of how 'friends' are cast off so easily yet claimed again if it benefits that person. What a sad and toxic world this has become.
...beautiful photo....
Yes, I've heard the same from other friends. Matty has also experienced some very mean people. I don't remember any of this when I was a kid (I don't think I'm seeing through rose-colored glasses, but maybe I am. No one was ever mean to me.)
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