The wisdom of children is more accidents and poor choice of words than insight.
My grandson was deeply involved in a space war in which I was the adversary. The problem emerged when he declared victory. When I expressed my horror he simply said, “You are not doing anything so you lose.” While that was an accurate synopsis of the situation it struck as a great bit of social commentary.
How often in life do we complain that we did not win and the truth is we did not read the fine print. You know the fine print I speak of. It says, “Must be present to win.” Just a small detail but a game changer.
Some basic principles of life are so simple that children see them and adults claim they are victims who were blindsided. When you show up late for work, take a lot of breaks and leave early you are not the victim when you are the first one laid off. Consider it a reward, or an award.
homo unius libri
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Opus 2026-166: Accidental Wisdom
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