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Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents
are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, read more
Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents
are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to
us. We have to build it piece by piece-by thought, choice, courage and
determination.
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six read more
Here is little Effie's head. Her brains are made of gingerbread. When
the judgement day comes, God will find six crumbs. Stooping by the coffin
lid waiting for something to rise as the something's always did. Imagine
His surprise, bellowing above the general noise, "Where is Effie? She
was dead." Back to God in a tiny voice: "My name's Maybe."
The first crumb said. The number two crumb picked up the song.
"Might, I'm called. I've done no wrong." Cried the third crumb,
"I am Should. Here's our little brother Could and my big sister
Would. Don't punish us for we've been good." And the last crumb, with
some shame, whispered unto God, "My name is Must and with the others,
we've been Effie, who isn't alive and never was. Cross the threshold have
no dread. Lift the sheet back in this way.
A difference, to be a difference, must make a difference.
A difference, to be a difference, must make a difference.
Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless you read more
Normal day, let me be aware of the treasure you are. Let me learn from you, love you, bless you before you depart. Let me not pass you by in quest of some rare and perfect tomorrow. Let me hold you while I may, for it may not always be so.
The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love,
passion.
The essential conditions of everything you do must be choice, love,
passion.
You can't let one bad moment spoil a bunch of good ones.
You can't let one bad moment spoil a bunch of good ones.
Sometimes only a change of viewpoint is needed to convert a tiresome duty
into an interesting opportunity.
Sometimes only a change of viewpoint is needed to convert a tiresome duty
into an interesting opportunity.
Many hands make light work.
Many hands make light work.
The inspiration of the almighty gives man understanding.
The inspiration of the almighty gives man understanding.
