Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Thought 149: What is decency


Keeping your promises even if others do not, is decency. Keeping secrets even if others do not, is decency. Not forgetting to return what you borrowed, even if others do forget, is decency. Not rejecting old and tried friendships while making more interesting friendships, is decency. Never wishing to others what you do not like to happen to you, is decency. To be nice and helpful to neighbors, even if they are not, is decency. Having sympathy for those who are not so fortunate as you are in terms of money, education and other accomplishments, is decency. To love animals and birds, which are so helpless to defend themselves against the cruelty and selfishness of human beings, is decency. Not causing pollution is decency. Constantly advocating against pollution is also decency. Looking after your old parents is decency. Doing the right thing (what they like and also what is good for them) for your wife and children, is decency. Never letting down your friends and well wishers, is decency. Giving your very best for the employer, who pays your monthly pay check, is decency. Can you add to this list? Can you try to abide by these rules? If you try to do that, you are a decent person.

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