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.

The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of
success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective read more

The character ethic, which I believe to be the foundation of
success, teaches that there are basic principles of effective living, and
that people can only experience true success and enduring happiness as
they learn and integrate these principles into their basic character.

People who want the most approval get the least and people who need
approval the least get the most.

People who want the most approval get the least and people who need
approval the least get the most.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

I learned the value of hard work by working hard.

When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.

When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.

The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

The manager asks how and when; the leader asks what and why.

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and woman trample themselves in the read more

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and woman trample themselves in the mire and die. Something magnificent is taking place here amid the cruelties and tragedies, and the supreme challenge to intelligence is that of making the noblest and best in our curious heritage prevail.

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.

For the truly faithful, no miracle is necessary. For those who doubt, no miracle is sufficient.

For the truly faithful, no miracle is necessary. For those who doubt, no miracle is sufficient.