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We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt
We rate ability in men by what they finish, not by what they attempt
A cleere conscience is a sure carde.
A cleere conscience is a sure carde.
He could raise scruples dark and nice,
And after solve 'em in a trice;
As if Divinity read more
He could raise scruples dark and nice,
And after solve 'em in a trice;
As if Divinity had catch'd
The itch, on purpose to be scratched.
Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting somebody else to do the work.
Executive ability is deciding quickly and getting somebody else to do the work.
Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good
Conscience is what hurts when everything else feels so good
Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.
Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.
Ability is a poor man's wealth.
Ability is a poor man's wealth.
Every human has four endowments- self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... read more
Every human has four endowments- self awareness, conscience, independent will and creative imagination. These give us the ultimate human freedom... The power to choose, to respond, to change.
Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.
Clear conscience never fears midnight knocking.