I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.
Margaret Chase SmithRead
Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.
Interpretation
Every individual deserves respect and the opportunity for improvement through constructive feedback.
This quote emphasizes the fundamental right of every person to be treated with kindness and respect. It highlights the importance of seeking constructive criticism as a vital part of personal and professional growth, asserting that feedback should be viewed as a positive tool rather than a negative experience.
In practice
This quote can be used in a workplace meeting to encourage a culture of open and respectful feedback.
I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.
The Senate has been debased to the level of a forum of hate and character assassination sheltered by the shield of congressional immunity.
One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking. I always try to think before I talk.
Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.
Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.
Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods
As you recognize that you already own the wholeness you seek, and no one outside you can give you more than you already are, dysfunctional situations will evaporate like bad dreams exposed to the morning sun.
It is not the desire of new acquisitions, but the glory of conquests, that fires the soldier's breast; as indeed the town is seldom worth much, when it has suffered the devastations of a siege.
As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all Beings.
If you have the ball, you must make the field as big as possible, and if you don't have the ball, you must make it as small as possible.
When granted many years of life, growing old in age is natural, but growing old with grace is a choice. Growing older with grace is possible for all who will set their hearts and minds on the Giver of grace, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. Once you have determined the spiritual principles you wish to exemplify, abide by these rules as if they were laws, as if it were indeed sinful to compromise them. Don't mind if others don't share your convictions. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer.
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