The first principle of ethical power is Purpose... By purpose, I
don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you read more

The first principle of ethical power is Purpose... By purpose, I
don't mean your objective or intention-something toward which you are
always striving. Purpose is something bigger. It is the picture you have
of yourself-the kind of person you want to be or the kind of life you want
to lead.

For writing, getting off our buts means getting on our butts-putting it
into a chair and not moving from the read more

For writing, getting off our buts means getting on our butts-putting it
into a chair and not moving from the chair for a set period of time.

It is a great deal easier to do that which God gives us to do, no matter how hard it read more

It is a great deal easier to do that which God gives us to do, no matter how hard it is, than to face the responsibilities of not doing it.

Why does a virtuous man take delight in the landscapes? Because the din of the dusty world and the locked-in-ness read more

Why does a virtuous man take delight in the landscapes? Because the din of the dusty world and the locked-in-ness of human habitations are what human nature habitually abhors; while on the contrary, haze, mist, and the haunting spirits of the mountains are what human nature seeks, and yet can rarely find.

There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a
living. The other should teach us how read more

There are obviously two educations. One should teach us how to make a
living. The other should teach us how to live.

A pilgrim is a wanderer with purpose.

A pilgrim is a wanderer with purpose.

I am not belittling the brave pioneer men but the sunbonnet as well as the sombrero has helped to settle read more

I am not belittling the brave pioneer men but the sunbonnet as well as the sombrero has helped to settle this glorious land of ours.

Days are scrolls: Write on them only what you want
remembered.

Days are scrolls: Write on them only what you want
remembered.

I recommend that the Statue of Liberty be supplemented by a Statue of
Responsibility on the west coast.

I recommend that the Statue of Liberty be supplemented by a Statue of
Responsibility on the west coast.