A man's reputation is the opinion people have of him; his character is what he really is. ~ Jack Miner When I was younger I used to be very concerned about what other people thought of me. I used to adjust my thoughts and actions in anticipation of how it would be perceived by others. … Continue reading On Life: Reputation vs. Character
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Jeff Bezos on Innovation
If you do build a great experience, customers tell each other about that. Word of mouth is very powerful. ~ Jeff Bezos
For Sunday: Two Inscriptions in New York
In New York City on 5th Avenue and 65th Street is a Jewish Synagogue. On the exterior wall, chiseled in granite, are these two inscriptions: "Does justice love mercy?" "Walk humbly with thy God."
On Greatness: The Root of Integrity
To me, integrity, the root word, really has to do with the whole man, with character, with completeness and goodness. I think of a man or woman of integrity as someone who is balanced and complete, with high character. A person of principle. ~ Hank Paulson, Chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs
Michelangelo on Greatness
The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. ~ Michelangelo
On Living With Purpose: The Object In Living
My object in living is to unite My avocation and my vocation As my two eyes make one in sight. Only where love and need are one, And the work is play for mortal stakes, Is the deed ever really done For Heaven and the future’s sakes ~ From 'Two Tramps In Mud Time’ by … Continue reading On Living With Purpose: The Object In Living
On Greatness: Words Without Thoughts
My words fly up, my thoughts remain below: Words without thoughts never to heaven go. ~ William Shakespeare
