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The Triple-Filter Test 

 

   
 
 

In ancient Greece, Socrates was reputed to hold knowledge in high esteem. One day an acquaintance met the great philosopher and said, "Do you know what I just heard about your friend?"

"Hold on a minute," Socrates replied. "Before you talk to me about my friend, it might be good idea to take a moment and filter what you’re going to say. That’s why I call it the triple filter test. The first filter is Truth. Have you made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is true?"

"Well, no," the man said, "actually I just heard about it and…"

"All right," said Socrates. "So you don’t really know if it’s true or not. Now, let’s try the second filter, the filter of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about my friend something good?"

"Umm, no, on the contrary…"

"So," Socrates continued, "you want to tell me something bad about my friend, but you’re not certain it’s true. You may still pass the test though, because there’s one filter left—the filter of Usefulness. Is what you want to tell me about my friend going to be useful to me?"

"No, not really."

"Well," concluded Socrates, "if what you want to tell me is neither true, nor good, nor even useful, why tell it to me at all?"

Caravan of love lyrics

Housemartins

 

Are you ready, are you ready? 
Are you ready, are you ready?
Are you ready for the time of your life? 
It's time to stand up and fight 
It's alright it's alright 
Hand in hand we take a caravan to the motherland 
One by one we gonna stand up with pride 
One that can't be denied 
Stand up, stand up 
From the highest mountain, valley low 
We'll all join together with hearts of gold 
Now the children of the world can see 
There's a better place for us to be 
The place in which we were born 
So neglected and torn apart
Every woman every man 
Join the caravan of love 
(Stand up) stand up 
Stand up 
Everybody take a stand 
Join the caravan of love 
(Stand up) stand up 
Stand up
I'm your brother 
I'm your brother don't you know 
She's my sister 
She's my sister don't you know
We'll be living in a world of peace 
And the day when everyone is free 
We'll bring the young and the old 
Won't you let your love flow, from your heart
Every woman every man 
Join the caravan of love 
(Stand up) stand up 
Stand up 
Everybody take a stand 
Join the caravan of love 
(Stand up) stand up 
Stand up
I'm your brother 
I'm your brother don't you know 
She's my sister (we're waiting, we're waiting) 
She's my sister don't you know (we're waiting, we're waiting for the caravan)
So are you ready? (he's coming) 
Are you ready? (he's coming) 
Are you ready? (he's coming) 
Are you ready? (he's coming on the caravan) 
You better get ready (go for it) 
You better get ready (go for it) 
You better get ready (go for it) 
You better get ready
Hey you Don't let hate dominate. Let love sate - animate With the pain in your heart. Set it free from the start. Let it go, let it part. An ugly form of art. That don't make you look too smart.
In the realms of sacred humanity Hate is regarded as insanity Hypocritical cries are your disguise. Judgemental eyes lead to your demise. There's no prize for those who like to despise. When sweet little lies become your allies in sinful ties, your ego will baptise. To love is wise, let it be your franchise. Love thy neighbour that's what holy books teach. But when they sin they turn the other cheek. Surely they should practice what they preach? Let love create rainbows in their speech. I understand the eyes can go blind when anger starts to confuse the mind Remember Socrates's test; three filters to consider are best. Heavenly guides from high above, encourage to plant seeds of love. Sow, sow, sow, you can't go wrong. Just like they sing in that song: "Every woman every man Join the caravan of love (Stand up) stand up Stand up Everybody take a stand Join the caravan of love (Stand up) stand up Stand up I'm your brother I'm your brother don't you know She's my sister She's my sister don't you know We'll be living in a world of peace And the day when everyone is free We'll bring the young and the old Won't you let your love flow, from your heart." 12 November 2017 Lyrics are from Housemartin's song: caravan of love A timely reminder Once upon a time an old man spread rumors that his neighbor was a thief. As a result, the young man was arrested. Days later the young man was proven innocent. After being released he sued the old man for wrongly accusing him. In court the old man told the Judge : They were just comments, didn't harm anyone.. The judge, before passing sentence on the case, told the old man : Write all the things you said about him on a piece of paper. Cut them up and on the way home, throw the pieces of paper out. Tomorrow, come back to hear the sentence. The next day, the judge told the old man : Before receiving the sentence, you will have to go out and gather all the pieces of paper that you threw out yesterday. The old man said : I can't do that ! The wind spread them and I won't know where to find them. The judge then replied : The same way, simple comments may destroy the honor of a man to such an extent that one is not able to fix it. "If you can't speak well of someone, rather don't say anything. " Let's all be masters of our mouths, so that we won't be slaves of our words." “Gossips are worse than thieves because they steal another person’s dignity, honour, reputation and credibility which are impossible to restore. So remember this: when your feet slip, you can always recover your balance but when your tongue slips, you can never recover your words!” Author unkown

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Date: 3/3/2020 8:19:00 AM
Hello Silent One, I do agree with the words in this poem. have a nice day my friend.
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Date: 11/17/2017 5:09:00 PM
.....and you're my brother....
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Silent One
Date: 11/21/2017 3:05:00 PM
Thank you..
Date: 11/16/2017 2:12:00 PM
What about the people who seem so eager to believe the lies.Especially if the lies are about a good person. Silent One I think your poetry is fantastic!
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Silent One
Date: 11/17/2017 6:38:00 AM
Well, people who believe the lies, need to remember there are always three sides to every story.. I never believe what I am told, unless I have evidence.. It is the same when I see the news on the TV.. so much fake news around.. Thanks you Patricia..
Date: 11/15/2017 8:41:00 AM
The Bible reads thou shalt not judge. People have no boundaries today and nothing better to do.
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Silent One
Date: 11/17/2017 6:38:00 AM
Sadly too many hypocrites around..
Date: 11/14/2017 10:31:00 PM
Indeed, Silent One, as the old wartime adage went, 'Careless talk costs lives'. A fine piece, should be on every school noticeboard, catch 'em while they're young. Regards, Viv
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Silent One
Date: 11/17/2017 6:39:00 AM
Thank you Viv..
Date: 11/14/2017 5:02:00 PM
Thank you for sharing this inspiring entry Silent One. I agree with getting on the caravan. Well done here, with this very important message. Brilliant. :)
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Silent One
Date: 11/17/2017 6:39:00 AM
Thank you Heidi...
Date: 11/14/2017 11:10:00 AM
Very true Z. Love this poem and the Socrates test: true, good & useful. Wise man. Imagine if we all followed this simple rule. What a better world this would be!
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Silent One
Date: 11/17/2017 6:38:00 AM
Indeed it would.. Thank you Carole..
Date: 11/13/2017 12:09:00 PM
So much to ponder about Silent One.Very wise words...I love the song too..
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Silent One
Date: 11/14/2017 9:07:00 AM
Thank you..
Date: 11/13/2017 6:43:00 AM
Such great advice, Silent One:)
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Silent One
Date: 11/14/2017 9:07:00 AM
Thank you..
Date: 11/13/2017 5:44:00 AM
Only those who are totally inept, Failure is never able to accept, And if hysteric, Must be cleric, Revealing secrets once well kept. I am over ten again. I have to do like you did and lump up all of my poems Jim Horn
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Silent One
Date: 11/14/2017 9:07:00 AM
Thanks...
Date: 11/13/2017 2:23:00 AM
Well you have given us a lot to digest this time dear philosophical friend. I am most impressed but I will be taking Demetrios comment on board and will be coming back to this, time and time again. Its one of those writes that warrants that. A brilliant presentation Si. Excellent song choice too...Maria
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Silent One
Date: 11/14/2017 8:54:00 AM
Thank you Maria... glad you liked it..
Date: 11/12/2017 8:20:00 PM
Very well done, Silent One, but if I used that filter test every time before I talked, I would be taking a lot of time up for thinking first. hahaha!! Love your rainbow title!
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Silent One
Date: 11/14/2017 8:53:00 AM
You have a point, but once you've used it a couple of times, you will get the hang of it.. Thank you Andrea..
Date: 11/12/2017 6:18:00 PM
Silent One, I enjoyed your entire presentation of your inspired and inspiring write. I agree wholeheartedly with your beautifully written poem of letting love create rainbows in speech, hearts, minds and lives... Unparalleled excellence as always.. All aboard the caravan of love!
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Silent One
Date: 11/14/2017 8:53:00 AM
Thank you Susan, the more the merrier on board..
Date: 11/12/2017 6:04:00 PM
You have given your readers a lot of food for thought my friend SO so it will take some time for us to digest all the messages and ideas involved here and even if each one of us is ready to digest your messages will do so in the degree of our experience and knowledge! Socrates said "There is one good-knowledge- and one evil-ignorance" Knowledge needs experience and time to achieve, ignorance on the other hand needs neither of the two! Fascinating writing! Good luck!
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Silent One
Date: 11/14/2017 8:47:00 AM
Thank you Demetrios, I believe it promotes an important message and I hope all can digest it, rather than continue in their ways.. Socrates was a great philosopher, sadly his words are lost on some..
Date: 11/12/2017 3:26:00 PM
This is how it's done...Every part was on spot...Enjoyed it all...
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Silent One
Date: 11/14/2017 8:52:00 AM
Thank you Arturo..
Date: 11/12/2017 2:22:00 PM
- A masterpiece, S.O. - Many wise words ... - Let the rainbow shine ... and love win - There will always be weeds ... even in a beautiful garden :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Silent One
Date: 11/12/2017 2:24:00 PM
That is so true, and even when you take out the weeds, others return... Thank you for your feedback..
Date: 11/12/2017 1:33:00 PM
They always say that silence is golden..A great lesson taught here Silent One...
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Silent One
Date: 11/12/2017 2:25:00 PM
Yes, what is the point of barking, if your bark has no substance.. Thank you Joseph..
Date: 11/12/2017 12:26:00 PM
Silent One, I pray you are never, ever again the target of rattleheads. I didn't know where the quotation "Is it true, is it necessary, is it kind?" until you wrote about Socrates.
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Silent One
Date: 11/12/2017 12:28:00 PM
The rattleheads still rattle... but the only people they hurt is themselves... Their behaviour makes me laugh... Thank you for your support.
Date: 11/12/2017 11:20:00 AM
I do believe that, "Hate is regarded as insanity" and" I understand the eyes can go blind when anger starts to confuse the mind". I am saddened that one would go as far as to destroy a person even to the length of suicide as so many do. JUST BECAUSE THEY WANT TO BE SEEN AS RIGHTEOUS .. to the EDITOR AS THEY CLAIM, USE YOUR SKILLS FOR WHAT THEY WERE MEANT FOR. Blessings of kindness or seen before everyone even in heaven.
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Silent One
Date: 11/12/2017 12:32:00 PM
I dont think they care about their actions... At the end of the day they will answer to their creator... I for one will never let haters destroy my spirit... Thank you for your support Eve..
Date: 11/12/2017 9:33:00 AM
I started reading it earlier but called away and I couldn't wait to come back to it... Well I'm blown away with your skill as always. A masterpiece of art! Inspiring and wouldn't it be perfect if we all love one another... I fave this one! Hugs and smiles :)
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Silent One
Date: 11/12/2017 1:25:00 PM
Thank you Akkina... You are another that promotes so much positovity here...
Date: 11/12/2017 9:01:00 AM
Socrates was indeed a brilliant man! Thank you for this amazing write and spreading this important message so eloquently Silent One. This should be taught in every school so that every man, woman, and child finds it second nature. I'm on the caravan brother!!! :)
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Silent One
Date: 11/12/2017 12:59:00 PM
I agree my sister... Well we need someone experienced with caravans, so you would be very useful! Jump aboard...
Date: 11/12/2017 7:51:00 AM
Wow, what an inspirational write my friend! You have written such a magnificent poem, one that I really enjoyed to read within the powers of conformity and telling of the truths in life! If you lie, you cause a ripple in time that cannot be undone, it damages all other calm waters and creates a wave of pain! Deceit is another wave through time, causing the lies to become greater, and the waves growing higher! So as your lovely poem has taught...love above all else! Great Work!!
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Silent One
Date: 11/12/2017 12:42:00 PM
Thank you for understanding the message.. you do a wonderful task in encouraging people. I have the front seat of the caravan reserved for you..
Date: 11/12/2017 7:36:00 AM
Very inspirational message--you did a masterful job on this topic, sending a message delicately--hitting the mark skillfully. Video message on point--well done Silent One!
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Silent One
Date: 11/12/2017 12:41:00 PM
Thank you Vijay... Hope you liked the song.

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