Final words for today. Courtesy of Stephen Colbert.

For those who may have trouble seeing the text:

Young people who pretend to be wise to the ways of the world are mostly just cynics. Cynicism masquerades as wisdom, but it is the farthest thing from it. Because cynics don't learn anything. Because cynicism is a self-imposed blindness, a rejection of the world because we are afraid it will hurt us or disappoint us. Cynics always say no. But saying "yes" begins things. Saying "yes" is how things grow. Saying "yes" leads to knowledge. "Yes" is for young people. So for as long as you have the strength to, say "yes."

I found this a few days ago and the thought the picture was beautiful and the words even more so.

It just goes to show that some of the wisest words uttered in the world today are said by those who often hide their wisdom behind the facade of the clown.

Your word of wisdom for the day.

Swami Muktananda:  "You mustn't believe in your own religion; I don't believe in mine. Religions are like the fences that hold young saplings erect. Without the fence the sapling could fall over. When it takes firm root and becomes a tree, the fence is no longer needed. However, most people never lose their need for the fence." (Source)

How is that for a mind blowing statement from a religious figure?

Of course like most religious figures he was not able to live up to his image.

Still I think the quote stands on its own as an obvious truth.

I think that it is appropriate that our final words today come from Fred Rogers.

If ever we needed the wisdom of a Mr. Rogers in this country, the time is now.

A little wisdom from Nobel Prize winner Bertrand Russell.