William Ellery Channing: Now the noblest influence on earth is that exerted on character; and he who…
Now the noblest influence on earth is that exerted on character; and he who puts forth this, does a great work, no matter how narrow or obscure his sphere.
In today’s wordsThe noblest influence on earth is the one exerted on character, and whoever exerts it does a great work, no matter how small or obscure his sphere.
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- We are CALLED to follow delegated authority so we can learn to lead with spiritual authority.
- You are either leading it, or you are allowing it to happen.
- You can be efficient in doing things right without a good reputation, but you cannot be effective in doing the right things without great character.
- Readers are leaders.
- A successful coach must have personality, enthusiasm, technical knowledge, sense of fair play, sympathy for the players, and yet he must be a strict disciplinarian.
- Duty then is the sublimest word in the English language. You should do your duty in all things. You can never do more, you should never wish to do less.