"Character is not the enemy of self-expression and personal freedom, it is their necessary precondition."

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Source : James Q. Wilson (1995). “On Character: Essays”, p.2, American Enterprise Institute

James Q. Wilson

#Character Quotes #Self Quotes #Expression Quotes

“Every man and woman who has talent and hides it will be called a slothful servant. Improve day by day upon the capital you have. In proportion as we are capacitated to receive, so it is our duty to do.”
“Palestinian people are in love with life.”
“Fathom the hypocrisy of a government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured... But not everyone must prove they are a citizen.”
“I've always been scared of becoming something. I fear the fact of jailing myself in any circle or group of people or specific work or specific style of music. I guess it is because I don't want to close myself to other possibilities. But it is also because I witnessed people growing and starting to speak only to those who are similar to them. This makes me run away, people who don't experience difference anymore.”

Source : Source: thequietus.com
“Virtue's a stronger guard than brass.”

Source : Edmund Waller (1854). “Poetical Works of Edmund Waller. Edited by Robert Bell”, p.226
“I would suggest two approaches to begin the leadership journey in earnest. First would be to ask oneself, in every interaction with others over the course of a single day: How can you best serve this person? Another approach would be to attempt, over the course of a single day, to reframe your declarative statements into questions. The thoughtful use of questions can be transformational. In my experience, most people find these exercises more challenging - and more rewarding - than they would have imagined.”
“Change happens by listening and then starting a dialogue with the people who are doing something you don't believe is right.”

Source : FaceBook post by Dr. Jane Goodall from Jul 18, 2016
“...It had been a perfect nap -- the sort a man runs into now and again by chance...”

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