Sonnet 79 by Edmund Spencer Men call you fair, and you do credit it, For that yourself you daily such do see: But the true fair, that is the gentle wit And virtuous mind, is much more praised of me. For all the rest, however fair it be, Shall turn to naught and lose that …
Category: Observations on Life
The Truth in Motion
"The discovery of truth is prevented more effectively, not by the false appearance things present and which mislead into error, not directly by weakness of the reasoning powers, but by preconceived opinion, by prejudice." ~ Arthur Schopenhauer Mankind tends to orbit the truth as Halley's Comet does the earth. At times he is close, intimately …
The Sour-Faced Man
"There are two things that I want you to make up your minds to: first, that you are going to have a good time as long as you live - I have no use for the sour-faced man - and next, that you are going to do something worthwhile, that you are going to work …
You’re Right!
"Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right!" ~ Henry Ford Why is it that when you are exhausted or on the verge of feeling defeated, that an motivating speech or a particularly radiant person can not only lift you out of the doldrums, but inspire you to overcome what previously stood …
Work Worth Doing
"Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." ~ Theodore Roosevelt How would you define work worth doing? In my mind work worth doing is anything that contributes to the betterment of mankind. It is a broad definition, I know, but mankind …
the 6 Ps
"Proper Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance" I had a pleasant conversation with a stranger in a coffee shop yesterday about America, being American, the U.S. military, Lake Sidney Lanier, shortcuts, contracts, retirement, in-laws and planning. This fellow peppered his captivating stories with funny sayings, a healthy dose of similes and a number of instructive, memorable …
Genuine Service
"The largest portion of our life passes while we are doing ill, a goodly share while we are doing nothing, and the whole while we are doing that which is not to the purpose. What man can you show me who places any value on his time, who reckons the worth of each day, who …
Five Habits
The powerful recession that swept the globe over the last few years was a game-changer for businesses everywhere. Lulled into a false sense of security by the the many years of plenty, companies operating with bloated payrolls, lavish spending on nonessentials and lax management practices suddenly found themselves confronted with a new reality. Corporate leaders …
Inner Strength and The Spirit of Victory
"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." ~ Marcus Aurelius My eighteen year old cousin, Savannah Leigh Burns, was recently diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Its onset was rather sudden and took Savannah and her family completely by surprise. The first two weeks in …
Fahrenheit 451
"Write while the heat is in you. The writer who postpones the recording of his thoughts uses an iron which has cooled to burn a hole with. He cannot inflame the minds of his audience." ~ Henry David Thoreau You may recall Ray Bradbury's dystopian novel, Fahrenheit 451, which tells the tale of a hedonistic …
Gregory Hake 