Character
“What you see and hear depends a good deal on where you are standing; it also depends on what sort of person you are.” ~C.S. Lewis
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WWII Wisdom on the Qualities and Responsibilities of a True Leader ~Art of Manliness | Repost
WWII Wisdom on the Qualities and Responsibilities of a True Leader ~Art of Manliness AOM Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from FM 22-5, an Army field manual on leadership published in 1946. Its contents were formulated during WWII and codified the year after the war ended. The principles outlined are directed at military… Continue reading
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Quote To Ponder ~C.S. Lewis
“Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is…We never find out the strength of the impulse inside until we try to fight it.” ~C.S. Lewis Who is C.S. Lewis? Clive Staples Lewis (29 November 1898 – 22 November 1963) was a British novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, broadcaster,… Continue reading
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Quote To Ponder ~Clint Eastwood
“I don’t believe in pessimism. If something doesn’t come up the way you want, forge ahead. If you think it’s going to rain, it will.” ~Clint Eastwood Continue reading
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A Higher Call ~Adam Makos | Book Review
A Higher Call: An Incredidible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War – Torn Skies of World War II, by Adam Makos Originally published: December 19, 2012 Authors: Larry Alexander, Adam Makos Nominations: Goodreads Choice Awards Best History & Biography Description: Five days before Christmas 1943, a badly damaged American bomber struggled to… Continue reading
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Quote To Ponder ~Leo Tolstoy
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” ~Leo Tolstoy Continue reading
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The Maxims of Wabasha I, Sioux Chief ~Art of Manliness | Repost
The Maxims of Wabasha I, Sioux Chief | Art of Manliness | Editor’s Note: Wabasha — or Wapasha — I (1718-1806) was a American Indian warrior and the chief of a band of Santee Sioux who resided in Minnesota. He was a man greatly respected for his ethics by both his tribe and their British neighbors. These are… Continue reading
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Essay ~ Jack London | On The Writer’s Philosophy On Life
On The Writer’s Philosophy On Life by Jack London Should be noted that this philosophy transcends writing alone. The literary hack, the one who is satisfied to turn out “pot boilers” for the rest of his or her life, will save time and vexation by passing this article by. It contains no hints as to the disposing… Continue reading
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The Common Denominator of Success ~ Albert E.N. Gray | Essay
The Common Denominator of Success by Albert E.N. Gray This inspiring message first appeared as a major address at the 1940 NALU (National Association of Life Underwriters) annual convention in Philadelphia. Though his message deals with principles in selling life insurance, don’t let that keep you from reading this article and missing out on the wisdom… Continue reading
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