Things May Not Be What They Seem

The greatest wisdom is seeing through appearances. (Atisa)

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In your own words, what is the main idea or meaning of the quote above by the 11th century Buddhist religious leader Atisa?

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.” (Albert Einstein)

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Getting Personal

Have you ever been inaccurate, and not seen through appearances, only to learn that what you thought about a person or situation was not the case? If so, what allowed you or led you to see beyond the appearance that you had assumed was real?

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Interested in seeing what artificial intelligence (ai) has to say about the meaning of today’s quotation? Compare it to your own interpretation. You may be fascinated, or even possibly humbled.

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INSIGHTS for SUCCESS

“Appearances are a glimpse of the unseen.” (Anaxagorus)

“Men in general judge more from appearances than from reality. All men have eyes, but few have the gift of penetration.” (Niccolo Machiavelli)

“Judgements prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances.” (Wayne Dyer)

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By Gary and Esther Berkley

Gary and Esther Berkley are the authors of "Whatever You Become, Become Your Best - The College and Graduate Guide to Wisdom for Success in Life." Check it out at www.amazon.com/dp/B09593L5FT

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