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.
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They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them.
They cannot take away our self-respect if we do not give it to them.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
Speak the truth, but leave immediately after.
In addition to self-awareness, imagination and conscience, it is the
fourth human endowment-independent will-that really makes effective
self-management possible. It read more
In addition to self-awareness, imagination and conscience, it is the
fourth human endowment-independent will-that really makes effective
self-management possible. It is the ability to make decisions and choices
and to act in accordance with them. It is the ability to act rather than
to be acted upon, to proactively carry out the program we have developed
through the other three endowments. Empowerment comes from learning how to
use this great endowment in the decisions we make every day.
Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen.
Let us be of good cheer, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never happen.
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention,
sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; read more
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention,
sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it
represents the wise choice of many alternatives.
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed read more
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed. - 1963.
In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work read more
In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated to your chosen sport. You must also be prepared to work hard and be willing to accept destructive criticism. Without 100 percent dedication, you won't be able to do this.
A "Bay Area Bisexual" told me I didn't quite coincide with
either of her desires.
A "Bay Area Bisexual" told me I didn't quite coincide with
either of her desires.
The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
