A friend said in an e-mail to me that included the saying: the smart learn from their mistakes and the wise learn from the mistakes of others. Why I've never heard this particular axiom before I don't know, but I've been thinking about it. And trying to figure out if I'm closer to the wise man or the smart man.

posted by The Wizard



Or just stupid altogether.

posted by Tin Man



Exactly. But I'm gonna stick with figuring out if i'm wise or smart first. It's more flattering that way. I think I'm smart enough to be wise. Because I can observe the mistakes of others and learn through them. But at the same time, I like to stick my hand in the fire anyway. Maybe I think I won't make the same mistake they did. Egotism. I know. Part of me just has to try it to see for myself.

posted by The Wizard



Once again. Stupid. You know better, but yet you do it anyway.

posted by Tin Man



At least i know. So that makes me smart. I think.

posted by The Wizard



Go you.