A True Friend

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While I was surfing the net, I found this story,

I hope you like it,




A True Friend
- Socrates

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[align=justify]In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day one fellow met the great philosopher and said, "Do you know what I just heard about your friend?". "Hold on a minute," Socrates replied. "Before telling me anything I'd like you to pass a little test. It's called the Triple Filter Test.". "Triple filter?". "That's right," Socrates continued. "Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be a good idea to take a moment and filter what you're going to say. That's why I call it the triple filter test. The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?" "No," the man said, "actually I just heard about it and...". "All right," said Socrates. "So you don't know if it's true or not. Now let's try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something good?" . "No, on the contrary...". "So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about him, but you're not certain it's true. You may still pass the test though, because there's one filter left: the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my friend going to be useful to me?" "No, not really." "Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither true nor good nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?" [/center]


Lesson:


[[align=left]color=#FF1493][align=justify]Well we can always participate in loose talks to curb our boredom. But when it comes to your friends it's not worth it. Always avoid talking behind the back about your near and dear friends. [/center][/color][/center]

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Hey

you became a philosopher indeed
you see i do like to read about such people whom rubbed and kneaded thoughts
but alas in the wrong way
any way happy to hear from ya
stay tuned my best friend
best wishes
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[enigma]

If it's not good or true or useful,why tell it to me at all


This would be wise enough if we really stick to it not only to friends relating issue but to almost everything in life


Thanks brother for the useful topic


We do appreciate it

[Meant To be]

Alshareef,

I'm more than glad to hear you words, so this story appealed to you,


Brother, I really appreciate your passing by


Thanks a miliion

[Meant To be]

Enigma,

That line sums it up all, sticking to it will help us in so many matters in our lifetimes,


Wise words indeed, I'm so grateful dear sister

Thanks as much as the stars in the sky

[T.Sultan]

You're right a lot of people talk about their friends in their absence. Indeed, most of them enjoy talking about their friends behind their backs. Anyway , I've learnd that ignoring such people is the best way to living a peaceful life.


Thank you for your wonderful stories and threads.


I wish you endless happiness.

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T.Sultan,

I might disagree with you about ignoring'em, we shouldn't have to consider it in the first place, I tell you why!!!? As long as we ignore each one who talks about us behind our backs, we will end up all alone, things will be much better if we talk to them about it, and explain it to them correctly and wisely, thus you let them know it's wrong and we might be apart,


More than great reading your words brother


Thanks for passing by