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snakes shed their skins; man learns from his mistakes

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/26/2023 7:04:00 PM

Sometimes it takes years to figure out we were in the wrong mode of thought, Some refuse to change I know a pile of dead people who never learned from their mistakes.. Mans demise will be holding on to thinking they are right. It runs us all. That's how we end up…. Dead right. Pangie xx

Panagiota Romios
Date: 9/26/2023 8:55:00 PM

Arlo. I need to add, I have seen thousands learn. Not all mankind is perfect, we will be, in the world to come.evil humans will just rot in their graves. I am blessed to know many good people. News and social media destroy our idea that humans are good. They show murder, rape, never goodness….be above them. They are out to amplify turmoil. Feel free to soupme. Pangie xx

Arlo Parker
Date: 9/26/2023 8:16:00 PM

Profound ignorance will, indeed, make so many perish badly...After 2100 years you'd think man would learn. ;-/

Silent One

Date: 9/22/2023 12:42:00 PM

I think a snake will always be a snake, just like a donkey, if you wrap it in gold it is still a donkey.. however, I understand your point.. i believe people change, i believe people deserve a second chance.. but we live in a world where forgiveness is difficult to give, as it is to forget.. what saddens me is when people become a victim of their own crime and whilst pointing fingers, act in the same manner as the one accused...

Tom Woody
Date: 9/22/2023 1:42:00 PM

And are totally oblivious of that fact, apparently. No, sadly

Arlo Parker
Date: 9/22/2023 1:35:00 PM

It's so hard for humans to understand their "unintended" flaws. I cannot agree enough with you final sentence. Thanks for commenting, S1. :o/

Jan Allison

Date: 9/21/2023 3:37:00 PM

Sorry but I've got to totally disagree - if someone learned from his mistakes he wouldn't be repeating them time and time again - surely 6 or 7 accounts is more than enough but no a leopard cant change its spots

Arlo Parker
Date: 9/21/2023 4:29:00 PM

Your personal experience trumps this monoku bromide, but hope springs eternal. May your experiences going forward prove man can once again be trusted, JA. :o)