"There is no real security except in the consistent adherance to principle.
We cannot succumb to the pressures of the moment by stepping off the rock of principle."
Elder D Todd Christofferson
Said of D Todd Christofferson:
"He was the recipient of many questions which he fielded with his trademark grace, humour and good judgement.
With uncommon, understated, eloquence and precision he has given inspired counsel on many gospel topics."
I do not presume to teach men how to be men. I point them to learning and growing men whose teachings and lives I consider worthwhile. These are some of the individual men I have had the privilege of experiencing, appreciating, learning from, listening to, and whose words I recommend.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Fears
"Through training one learns to overcome ones fears. If you can have a sense of your true self, you've got something."
John van Zijl - Kaicho Master
John van Zijl - Kaicho Master
Labels:
Do It,
Growth,
Self discipline,
Sustaining yourself,
Work
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Properly Led
"Properly led, they endured incredible hardship, often without pay, without proper clothing, without proper food... 'It still rests with them to complete my wishes by adopting such a system of Policy as will ensure the future reputation, tranquility, happiness and glory of this extensive Empire.' The man is all in that passage - his humility, his pride, his sense of honour, his vision..."
said of, and by, George Washington
said of, and by, George Washington
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