Slip of the Tongue

"Better slip with foot than tongue." - Benjamin Franklin There are few things worse than saying something negative or demeaning about another person who is unexpectedly within earshot. It is a good practice to imagine anyone you're talking about being in the room with you. If it is a criticism, ask yourself "Would I say …

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Organic Refinement

“If you will think about what you ought to do for other people, your character will take care of itself. Character is a by-product, and any man who devotes himself to its cultivation in his own case will become a selfish pig.” ~ Woodrow Wilson I cannot think of a section in the bookstore that …

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