The saying goes “talk is cheap.” The underlying meaning is that anyone can do it. It does not require action or even truth to be exercised. The unspoken assumption is that since it is cheap, it is not persuasive or influential. However, though it is cheap it is also very persuasive and influential. That is …
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Don’t Forget Me
This title is a well-worn phrase or plea. It was the name of a famous racehorse – “Don’t Forget Me”. It is the title of Korean and Croatian movies. It is the title of seven different songs spanning more than four decades. It is the fearful plea of children who have wondered if their parents …
Treating Symptoms Without Ignoring Cause
We all know we should address the cause of problems rather than simply the symptoms. The familiar adage has the ring of truth to it from human experience. For example, if you have Covid-19, I am sure you want cough syrup to limit the annoying cough or some kind of breathing apparatus to open the …