Discussion»Questions»Books and Literature» "Oh wad some pow'r the giftie gie us to see oursels as ithers see us". I dunno. Could we really handle the truth? How?
Haggis? HAGGIS: "A traditional pudding made of the heart , liver, etc. of a sheep or calf minced with suet and oatmeal, seasoned and boiled in the stomach of the animal". THAT Haggis? So does it taste like chicken? DRAM: A small drink of liquor. I'll pass on the haggis and join you in the dram! Thank you for your reply Malizz and Happy Wednesday! :P
Perhaps it's because most us don't like to admit even to ourselves, that we do have faults, shortcomings and weaknesses.
If we do and admit them to others, we risk being accused of talking ourselves down or of self-pity - but talk up our strengths etc., and we risk being thought vain!
"A dram" - ah now, even though a Sassenach whose always had only a mile or so to go to be able to paddle in the English Channel, I can think of plenty of perfect excuses for a wee dram!
I think admitting our shortcomings, weaknesses and faults is a strength and a plus Durdle. Denying them emphasizes how weak and shiftless someone is. Thank you for your reply and Happy Wednesday! :)
Malizz 