Men make counterfeit money; in many more cases, money makes counterfeit men. (Sydney J. Harris, 20th century American journalist) The lure of money and wealth is deceitful in their promise of security and happiness. They are counterfeits of what is really of true...
We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry. (Inspiration Newsline) A lot is said about diversity today, so it would be good to remember what Inspiration Newsline said further: “We must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value...
Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed. (Sydney Smith, 19th century English writer) This is good advice for people who constantly wish they were someone else. God created you with...
Instead of counting your days, make your days count. (Anonymous) It seems to be a universal practice to count the days until some future event or notable day will arrive. As a result, we often discount the value of the present day—what are today’s opportunities and...
Ideas are mere illusions until they take on the form of a living and loving person. (Mark Hatfield, late United States senator) Writer and speaker Earl Nightingale said, “Everything begins with an idea.” When someone says, “I have an idea,” that’s only the beginning...
Ability isn’t as important as availability. (Often stated by many writers) Ability, affability, and availability are referred to as the “three pillars of excellence.” If silled people are not available when we need them, then they are of little use. On the other hand,...