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Daily Quotes 10/31

Posted in Daily Quote, tagged success, linkedin, reading, Reader's Digest on October 31, 2009 | Comments Off

“People who don’t read by choice
are less likely to succeed at work
and less likely to be involved in civic life.”

Reader’s Digest, February 2008

Daily Quotes 10/30

Posted in Daily Quote, tagged Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, power, linkedin, trust but verify, arrogance on October 31, 2009 | Comments Off

“Power always sincerely, conscientiously,
de très bon foi, believes itself right.
Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views,
beyond the comprehension of the weak …
power must never be trusted without a check.”

John Adams (1735-1826), second U.S. President.
Letter to Thomas Jefferson, February 2, 1816.

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Risks of Dodge Ball

Posted in Clancy's Quotes, tagged dodge ball, Phil Herzing, reward, risk on October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

by Phil Herzing, Guest Author
Do you remember playing dodgeball in school? I sure do, but I think my approach to the game was all wrong. You see, I was kind of a scrawny, introverted, nerdy kid (I know, who could have guessed?!), and my objective in playing dodgeball was to be as invisible as long [...]

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Daily Quotes 10/28

Posted in Daily Quote, tagged John C. Maxwell, linkedin, teacher on October 28, 2009 | Comments Off

“The measure of a great teacher isn’t what he knows;
it’s what his students know.”

John C. Maxwell (1947- ), author, speaker, pastor.

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Daily Quotes 10/27

Posted in Daily Quote, tagged Bible, education, linkedin, Theodore Roosevelt on October 27, 2009 | Comments Off

“A thorough knowledge of the Bible
is worth more than a college education.”

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919), 26th U.S. President.

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Daily Quotes 10/26

Posted in Daily Quote, tagged dream, vision, Napoleon Hill, linkedin, ambition on October 26, 2009 | Comments Off

“Remember, no more effort is required to aim high in life,
to demand abundance and prosperity,
than is required to accept misery and poverty.”

Napoleon Hill (1883-1970), American author.

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Daily Quotes 10/25

Posted in Daily Quote, tagged human potential, linkedin, Richard E. Byrd on October 25, 2009 | Comments Off

“Few men during their lifetime comes anywhere near
exhausting the resources dwelling within them.
There are deep wells of strength that are never used.”

Richard E. Byrd (1888-1957), American polar explorer, aviator
and recipient of the Medal of Honor.

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