Posted by Ilene on October 25, 2003, at 9:48:17
In reply to Re: A little learning » Ilene, posted by Dr. Bob on October 25, 2003, at 2:47:58
> > > > A little learning is a dangerous thing; drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring: there shallow draughts intoxicate the brain....
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> > 2) Am I being uncivil?
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> I was afraid Hanks might feel you were implying that he had only a little learning...
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> BobI was. He seems to likes Classical literary allusions, that's why I used the Pierian spring quote. I didn't think that was a deeply wounding insult.
Is there a way to say, "You don't know what you're talking about," in a way that enhances someone's self-esteem? Especially when he's informed you that your life-long affliction is "invented", and not comparable to "real" suffering?
I have more than one so-called hidden disability and being told I'm not really sick is a trigger for me. *That* is deeply wounding.
But I didn't say a thing to nickm! I have a lot of sympathy for him!
Ilene
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