"This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being thoroughly worn out before you are thrown on the scrap heap; the being a force …
The Critic – Theodore Roosevelt
"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the …
Gender Equality!
"Simply put, no society can truly flourish if it stifles the dreams and productivity of half its population" (Time magazine Oct.1, 2012:30). These are the words of ex-President Bill Clinton speaking …
Paralympics 2012 London
"When life hands you a lemon, make lemonade!" What a glib saying but this is the phrase that came to mind as I watched the opening ceremony of the London Paralympics. Tears came to my eyes as I …
Road to Wisdom
"A man is getting along on the road to wisdom when he begins to realize that his opinion is just an opinion". Author unknown. The other day I was sorting through a notebook and found this quote. …
Golden Rule of Compassion
“Look into your own heart, discover what it is that gives you pain and then refuse, under any circumstance whatsoever, to inflict that pain on anybody else.” Karen Armstrong. The other evening I …