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 How easy it is for one benevolent being to diffuse pleasure around him; and how truly is a kind heart a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity to freshen into smiles! Washington Irving (1783-1859)
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What was he drinking?
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No, but he was babbling about bubbling effervescence.
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00 nop
for benevolence = 1 to 99
diffuse pleasure
let vicinity = gladness
if happy
then
smile
else
go to 10
endif
next
go to 00
*
10 escape
end easiness
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Quote:What was he drinking? Smirnoff? A joyful drink. [image not available]
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I have a sister who swears by sneaky-petes. :)
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jcbarros wrote:What was he drinking? Whatever it was, some benevolent being was obviously picking up the tab.
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Well, I guess alcohol is one explanation. Buddha would have probably seen it a loving-kindness, or opening your heart, both of which can be achieved even without alcohol.
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To Floyed:
So very true. In my experience,the people who I most like to be around are those who radiate kindness and humility. I think these people have a deep sense gratitude and reverence for everything, and are the most interesting and intelligent people I know. Somehow being in their presence--or anything that is in their presence, is seen with respect and a sense of awe. I feel significant and illuminated in their presence, and little chimes of joy begin tinkling inside my heart.
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That's true but (too) cute quote. excaelis wrote:jcbarros wrote:What was he drinking? Whatever it was, some benevolent being was obviously picking up the tab. Funny.  Judging from his smile it must have been a strong relax(ant)... Nah, not curare... ;-)
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I disagree with you DarkMoon. I don't think that Washington Irving's quote was "cute". I think it was sincere.
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