To give real service you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money, and that is sincerity and integrity. – Donald A. Adams

“Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History”, by William Safire (editor). There are numerous speeches that include character traits and values, by very famous people, men and women. –

We all need a “moral compass.” What does this mean to you? Do you have a “moral compass”? If so, how would you describe it? Here are some questions that can help you identify the moral principles that define your decision making: 1. How do you test the choices that you make? One good test… Read more »

“It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them.” – Alfred Adler

“There is no shortage of good days. It is good lives that are hard to come by.” – Annie Dillard

“If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth – only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair.” Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), British writer – Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963)

Noble Purpose: The Joy of Living a Meaningful Life Book Description This book describes the personal and spiritual benefits of living life in a way that matters, with an awareness that one’s life can reflect a sense of higher purpose no matter what the circumstances. The book draws upon religious, philosophical, and literary writings to… Read more »

“Kites rise highest against the wind – not with it.” – Sir Winston Churchil

I have to live with myself, and so I want to be fit for myself to know, I want to be able, as days go by, Always to look myself straight in the eye; I don’t want to stand, with the setting sun, And hate myself for things I have done. I don’t want to… Read more »

A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present “Seven Wonders of the World.” Though there were some disagreements, the following received the most votes: 1. Egypt’s Great Pyramids 2. Taj Mahal 3. Grand Canyon 4. Panama Canal 5. Empire State Building 6. St Peter’s Basilica 7. China’s Great Wall… Read more »