Proper Conduct
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Daily Wisdom – Motivational Podcast – Day 539 – Inspiration: Above and Beyond
Maimonides who lived in the 11th century was a physician, exceptional scholar and philosopher. He has written a book of conducts, about a proper way to live. I’d like to share some of his ideas with you.
He wrote that a person should never shout, not shriek while speaking. A person should not raise their voice excessively but they should speak gently to all people. One should care at all time not to stand at a distance so that his speech does it appear haughty. Now, he should also greet all men before they greet him and so that they are pleased with him. He should judge everyone in a good light, speak favorably of all his fellow men, never mentioning anything that is shameful to him, and should love peace and pursue it. If he sees that his words would be effective and will be given attention, then he should speak. If not, he should keep silent. What does that imply? Not try to placate a man or his anger, or try to convince everyone that he is right. He shouldn’t question a man about a vow that he makes, especially at the time that he’s making it, but he should wait until the other person’s mind is tranquil and calm. He shouldn’t look at his fellow in the moment of humiliation, but he should turn his attention away. He shouldn’t also distort facts, exaggerate a situation or minimize it except in the interest of peace. (more…)
