The ideal condition would be, I admit, that all men should be right by instinct; But since we are all likely to go astray, The reasonable thing is to learn from those who can teach. Sophocles C 495 – 406 B.C. How many times did you hear the phrase “practice … [ Continue Reading ]
All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth. Aristotle 384 – 322 B.C. I really love this quotation from Aristotle because I believe it contains so much truth. Considering that it was written over … [ Continue Reading ]
I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter. Walt Disney 1901 – 1966 Over the past two weeks, we discussed the first three steps to increase your success, using guidance from the book Nine Things Successful People … [ Continue Reading ]
I think, at a child’s birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift should be curiosity. Eleanor Roosevelt 1884 – 1962 A few months ago, I received an email from a student in India; she had her undergraduate degree … [ Continue Reading ]
Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one! Charles Mackay 1814 – 1889 The other day, I was observing some young children playing with bubble solution. You remember, … [ Continue Reading ]