Michael Josephson Commentary

Michael Josephson Commentary

The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts. Therefore, guard accordingly. – Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, Roman emperor (121-180)

“Learn what is true in order to do what is right” is the summing up of the whole duty of mankind. – Thomas Henry Huxley, British biologist (1825-1895)

Never give unnecessary pain. The cricket is not the nightingale; why tell him so? – Henri Frederic Amiel, Swiss philosopher, poet (1821-1881)

Lies, however small they seem, are like germs. Without the antibody of trust, they cause infections that can kill credibility. – Michael Josephson

Michael Josephson Commentary

Michael Josephson Commentary

Be aware that a halo has to fall only a few inches to be a noose.
– Dan McKinnon, author, aviation executive
Be not ashamed of thy virtues. Honor’s a good brooch to wear in a man’s hat at all times.
– Ben Jonson, British poet, actor (1572-1637)
If you must hate, if hatred is the leaven of your life, then hate what should be hated: falsehood, violence, selfishness.
– Karl Ludwig Boerne, German political writer, satirist (1786-1837)
Run away from dishonor, but don’t run after honors.
– Jewish proverb
Ethics isn’t about the way things are; it’s about the way they ought to be.
– Michael Josephson

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Michael Josephson Commentary: Being Decisive 612.3

Michael Josephson Commentary: Being Decisive 612.3

Another great post from Michael

If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it.
– Lucy Larcom, poet (1824-1893)

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by a conscious endeavor.
– Henry David Thoreau, author, poet, naturalist (1817-1862)

Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing wonder and awe – the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.
– Immanuel Kant, German philosopher (1724-1804)

People are more touchy about being thought silly than they are about being thought unjust.
– E.B. White, writer (1899-1985)

The responsibility for instilling good values and building character lies with parents, teachers, and coaches. If we don’t make an effort to give children moral instruction, many will become predators.
– Michael Josephson