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Vanity

Oh Vanity, you that trick men to exchange their souls for a fleeting moment of glory, I thee abhor! © Demetrios Trifiatis 17 February 2016

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Timothy Hicks

Date: 2/18/2016 12:41:00 AM

The best pieces of advice seem so simple, yet for some strange cruel reason, they are the ones we continually mess up on! We don't think very far ahead, and can only comprehend the current moment ... perhaps this is why we keep falling.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/18/2016 7:50:00 AM

There are a plethora of reasons that make as fail and the first one is that at the moment we do not know we act as though we know! You see, my friend, Timothy, the first step towards knowledge is to accept our ignorance then to try and learn from those who know! I am certain you are on the right path of knowledge! God bless you and I thank you!

Jill Spagnola

Date: 2/17/2016 12:11:00 PM

I love the way you personify vanity...I despise this quality in humans as well. Nature just displays without boast...vanity can be a humans demise. Kudos for this strong one-liner, of truth! :), jill

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/17/2016 12:20:00 PM

Jill, I appreciate your comment and your sincerity, my friend! Thank you!

Paul Callus

Date: 2/17/2016 11:35:00 AM

Your words are always worthy of consideration, Demi. Vanity has been the downfall of many; I think that age has a lot to do with, too! ~ Regards // paul

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/17/2016 12:19:00 PM

Thank you, Paul, for your visit and lovely comment!

Casarah Nance

Date: 2/17/2016 7:06:00 AM

Your words are always wise and a pleasure to read.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/17/2016 7:09:00 AM

You are so gracious, dear Casarah! Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/17/2016 3:53:00 AM

- Always look twice, masks hiding the truth - Well written, dear Demetrios - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/17/2016 6:57:00 AM

Always a pleasure to see your comments, dear Anne-Lise! Thank you so much! Hugs!

Brian Davey

Date: 2/17/2016 2:36:00 AM

Vanity should be left to the stranger in the mirror, I too have been tricked a time or two I shall admit...Nice theme and well said for just one short line, very amusing!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 2/17/2016 6:59:00 AM

You so lucky my friend, Brian, to be a victim only couple of times. I wish I could say the same! Thank you so much for visiting and commenting for the first time! I appreciate it!