Pontification

On a daily basis each of us is faced with the good, the bad and the ugly elements of life unless one makes the personal choice to remain blissfully ignorant.  I must admit that for a significant period of time I chose the latter.   In recent years, however, I have become more informed, more enlightened and more involved.  As a result I have become less tolerant and, consequently, less optimistic.  I worry over and fixate on way too many things that ultimately I cannot change.   Some of those things are superbly summed up in a few of my favorite quotes.  Allow me to share…

• Many who believe that they have kind hearts actually only have weak nerves.
• Rules are for those lacking the courage to make their own.
• All really intelligent men recognize that the moment is everything.
• The arc of the universe is great and it always bends toward justice.
• The older we get the higher the bar is raised.
• A “no” uttered with deepest conviction is better that a “yes” uttered merely to please, or worse, to avoid trouble.
• Never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be.
• If we stay alert to the possibilities we will all be led through our own mistakes toward our own moments of grace.
• The only difference between a rut and a grave is dimension.
• The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you will get less than that for which you settled.
• People seldom do what they believe in…they do what is convenient and then repent.
• Principles only mean something if you stick with them.
• Behind every great woman is herself.

And last but not least, one that covers all the bases…

• Could’ve, would’ve and should’ve are all laments of the spineless.  The strong declare I can, I will and I shall.