The Constitution has been reared for immortality, if the work of a man may justly aspire to such a title. It may, nevertheless, perish in an hour by the folly, or corruption, or negligence of its only keepers, The People. Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people in order to betray them.
Monthly archives of “October 2013”
Failing Conventionally vs Succeeding Unconventionally
Worldly wisdom teaches that it is better for reputation to fail conventionally than to succeed unconventionally.
Eliminating The Unessential
Most of what we say and do is not essential. Eliminate it, you’ll have more time and more tranquility. Ask yourself, is this necessary.