Observations February 8, 2014 - Parvenu
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Observations February 8, 2014 - Parvenu
Maybe he has overcome it, but when Bill Gates first became one of the richest people in the word, he was the perfect parvenu -- brash, careless, and arrogant with his new wealth.
-- In Iroquois society, leaders are encouraged to remember seven generations in the past and consider seven generations in the future when making decisions that affect the people.
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller
-- America would be a better place if leaders would do more long-term thinking. -- Wilma Mankiller