"Shera's Two Laws of Cataloging: Law #1, No cataloger will accept the work of any other cataloger. Law #2: No cataloger will accept his/her own work six months after the cataloging."

-- Jesse Shera

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“People who dream of something bigger and better are good role models.”
“The achievement of great things though comes from the ability to manage yourselfvery, very, very well. Or at least well enough where you almost become compulsive about getting certain things done. You have to set a standard for yourself that's.very, very, very high and you have to manage your thoughts to where they need to be allow yourself to be successful, at what your trying to do.”
“How do we redefine education so that 30-50 percent of inner-city children do not drop out of school, thus ensuring that millions will end up in prison?”
“Before saying 'I disagree' be sure you can say 'I understand.'”

Source : Roger E. Olson (2011). “Against Calvinism: Rescuing God's Reputation from Radical Reformed Theology”, p.8, Harper Collins
“Whatever else may divide us, Europe is our common home; a common fate has linked us through the centuries, and it continues to link us today.”

Source : 1981 Speech while visiting the Federal Republic of Germany, 23 Nov.
“A helpful hand is a lesson in sharing and if you have the means why not play your part. Those who refuse your help are foolish, as we all know appreciating the helpful hand is just smart.”
“Truly great people emit a light that warms the hearts of those around them. When that light has been put out, a heavy shadow of despair descends.”

Source : Banana Yoshimoto, Megan Backus (1979). “Three Plays”, p.55, Grove Press
“Whatever mourns when many leave these shores: Whatever shares The eternal reciprocity of tears.”

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