Michael Josephson Commentary

The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.
– Abraham Lincoln, 16th President (1809-1865)
Whatever disgrace we may have deserved, it is almost always in our power to re-establish our character.
– Francois de La Rochefoucauld, French author (1613-1680)
Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.
– Aesop, Greek slave (620-560 BC)
A great many virtues are hen-like. They are virtue, to be sure, but everybody in the neighborhood has to know about them.
– Henry Ward Beecher, clergyman, social reformer (1813-1887)
Success can produce pleasure, but only significance can generate fulfillment.
– Michael Josephson