Things to Think About

“You change people, or you change people.”  Anonymous 

There is a story about how Queen Victoria, who, upon noticing her foreign guests drinking from their finger bowls, drank from hers as well, which demonstrated the apotheosis of empathy.

“The world is becoming very cosmopolitan, but we are separated more by ignorance than diversity.” Anonymous

“The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.” Anonymous

“Many people listen with the intent to respond, not to understand.”  Steven Covey  

This wonderful insight is made memorable by this humorous story from John Maxwell.

When you speak, you only repeat what you know.  But, if you listen, you may learn something new.”  HH the Dalai Lama

"Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision" Winston Churchill

After more than five decades of collecting quotes, this one, undoubtedly, is among my all-time favorites. Why?

“The higher we are placed, the more humble we should walk.”  Cicero

“If you want to hire and retain chess players, you can’t treat them like chess pieces.”  Anonymous

“You miss 100% of the shots you never take.”  Wayne Gretzky