The debates of that great assembly are frequently vague and perplexed, seeming to be dragged rather than to march, to the intended goal. Something of this sort must, I think, always happen in public democratic assemblies. less than 1 minute read
Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun. less than 1 minute read
Every man of action has a strong dose of egoism, pride, hardness, and cunning. But all those things will be regarded as high qualities if he can make them the means to achieve great ends. less than 1 minute read
Eating is not merely a material pleasure. Eating well gives a spectacular joy to life and contributes immensely to goodwill and happy companionship. It is of great importance to the morale. less than 1 minute read
It does not require great learning to be a Christian and be convinced of the truth of the Bible. It requires only an honest heart and a willingness to obey God. less than 1 minute read
In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men you must first enable the government to control the governed and in the next place oblige it to control itself. less than 1 minute read
A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be. less than 1 minute read
I tell students that even if they don’t like math right now, they can use math as a brain-sharpening tool - a tool that not only builds the foundation for a great career, but that also builds self-confidence, no matter what they choose to do with their lives. less than 1 minute read
