Observations June 12, 2014 - Stoic
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Observations June 12, 2014 - Stoic
Back a million or so years ago, when my older brother was still in high school, he claimed that he was a stoic because he was grounded for some infraction or other, but he missed the lessons of stoicism's self-control, fortitude, and justice by a wide margin.
-- 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