The only things worth counting on are people you can count on.
Interpretation
Value and depend on trustworthy relationships rather than superficial ones.
This quote emphasizes the importance of building solid and reliable relationships in life. It suggests that the only dependable assets we have are the people we can truly rely on, highlighting the significance of trust and mutual support in our connections with others.
In practice
This quote can be shared in a team meeting to emphasize the importance of relying on colleagues.
If a man's associates find him guilty of being phony, if they find that he lacks forthright integrity, he will fail. His teachings and actions must square with each other. The first great need, therefore, is integrity and high purpose.
The libraries of America are and must ever remain the home of free and inquiring minds. To them, our citizens-of all ages and races, of all creeds and persuasions-must be able to turn with clear confidence that there they can freely seek the whole truth, unvarnished by fashion and uncompromised by expediency.
You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.
When pressure mounts and strain increases everyone begins to show the weaknesses in his makeup. It is up to the Commander to conceal his: above all to conceal doubt, fear, and distrust.
Some years ago I became president of Columbia University and learned within 24 hours to be ready to speak at the drop of a hat, and I learned something more, the trustees were expected to be ready to speak at the passing of the hat.
I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity.
I'm not an analyzer. I've got a son that analyzes everything and everybody. But I don't analyze people.
And verily, a woman need know but one man well, in order to understand all men; whereas a man may know all women and understand not one of them.
These kids at the Ali Forney Center are literally dumped by their families because of the fact that they are lesbian, gay, or transgender - this organization really is saving lives.
Being human, we are imperfect. That's why we need each other. To catch each other when we falter. To encourage each other when we lose heart. Some may lead; others may follow; but none of us can go it alone.
There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.
It seems that, culturally, young people function more in groups. They know each other through digital media. All the young comedy people who work in TV are really used to working at the table with lots of writers around. They're comfortable in the group; they don't assert their own egos over everyone else.
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