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The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what
we say or what we do, but what read more
The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what
we say or what we do, but what we are. And if our words and our actions
come from superficial human relations techniques (the Personality Ethic)
rather than from our own inner core (the Character Ethic), others will
sense that duplicity. We simply won't be able to create and sustain the
foundation necessary for effective interdependence.
Some people grow under responsibility, others merely swell.
Some people grow under responsibility, others merely swell.
I believe the sign of maturity is accepting deferred gratification.
I believe the sign of maturity is accepting deferred gratification.
What we must decide is perhaps how we are valuable, rather than how
valuable we are.
What we must decide is perhaps how we are valuable, rather than how
valuable we are.
Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the read more
Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.
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.
Illegitimis non carborundum."Lat., "Don't let the bastards grind you down.
Illegitimis non carborundum."Lat., "Don't let the bastards grind you down.
You cannot be wimpy out there on the dream-seeking trail. Dare to break through barriers, to find your own path.
You cannot be wimpy out there on the dream-seeking trail. Dare to break through barriers, to find your own path.
