She said, "if someone shows you who they are the first time, believe them"
Like if they lie to you the first time, they are liars...etc.
I have to remember this. I keep giving too many chances to really mean people. I should learn the first time.
Chickie,
You live by that other axiom, "Hope springs eternal". You give them a chance first and hope they have a good heart. I find it great that you look for that nugget of good.
Although I live by that other axiom also, I can see the truth in someone showing you who they are the first time. I've had too many experiences proving that. I have to remember that too and I'm with you there (or maybe with Oprah).
Sooner or later you just have to see it.
I know I do, Orly...heck, I always think people are good when I meet them and am always floored when they end up not being. They tip their hand and I think: "this can't be happening; they are having a bad day or something."
More chances and more chances and then I get my heart broken. I have been tricked one too many times but I'll never change, I'm sure. It's ingrained in me.
Reminds me of a song by Casting Crowns (contemporary Christian band) in the lyrics the song says "What if our families turned to Jesus and stopped asking Oprah what to do?!"
First impressions are a big deal, but we should always look deeper to be sure.
I agree with this, Liz....never would I turn to Oprah for life advice. I did catch this one phrase and thought it was good. Sometimes people tell you right off who they are....I never listen or see. I usually let them keep on and on till I find out they already told me, right off the bat, who they are and what they're about.
I've found this one thing that Oprah she said to be worth something.... :)
Actually, I think it was Maya Angelou who said it and Oprah repeated it. Dr. Angelou is a very wise, insightful woman.