Everyone entrusted with a mission is an angel.
Interpretation
This quote suggests that those who are given responsibilities are like angels, tasked with important missions to uplift others.
Maimonides emphasizes the profound significance of being entrusted with a mission, portraying individuals in these roles as angels who carry out responsibilities aimed at the betterment of society. This quote invites reflection on how leadership and service to others can elevate one's purpose and moral duty, highlighting the divine nature of guidance and support that those in positions of responsibility can offer to their communities.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a leadership seminar to inspire attendees.
If men possessed wisdom, which stands in the same relation to the form of man as the sight to the eye, they would not cause any injury to themselves or to others; for the knowledge of truth removes hatred and quarrels, and prevents mutual injuries.
There are eight rungs in charity. The highest is when you help a man to help himself.
God who preceded all existence is a refuge.
When man possesses a good, sound body that does not overpower him nor disturb the equilibrium in him, he possesses a divine gift. In short, a good constitution facilitates the rule of the soul over the body, but it is not impossible to conquer a bad constitution by training.
If the whole earth is infinitely small in comparison with the sphere of the stars, what is man compared with all these created beings!
One should see the world, and see himself as a scale with an equal balance of good and evil. When he does one good deed the scale is tipped to the good - he and the world is saved. When he does one evil deed the scale is tipped to the bad - he and the world is destroyed.
If I had to pick my greatest strength as a football coach, I say it would be innovation.
History has shown that one cannot legislate a culture of integrity. And yet, one of the paramount responsibilities and challenges of corporate leadership is to ensure such a culture.
I have nothing to do with opinions. I deal only with armed rebellion and its aiders and abettors.
Make your employer feel truthfully that you are sincere with him; that you are going to promote his interest; that you are going to stand for the things which he represents; that you are proud of being a member of his staff, and there is nothing that will reap you a richer reward. Loyalty above all!
I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest asset I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.
We can succeed only by concert. It is not 'can any of us imagine better?, but 'can we all do better?
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