“Failure seems to be regarded as the one unpardonable crime, success as the all-redeeming virtue, the acquisition of wealth as the single worthy aim of life. Ten years ago such revelations as these of the Erie Railway would have sent a shudder through the community, and would have placed a stigma on every man who had had to do them. Now they merely incite others to surpass by yet bolder outrages and more corrupt combinations.” MenYearsSeemsCommunityWealthVirtueCrimeTenYears AgoAimWorthyEvery ManCombinationRevelationsOutrageAcquisitionStigmaRailwayRedeemingAim Of Life Author:Charles Francis Adams, Sr.
“More than all, and above all, [George] Washington was master of himself. If there be one quality more than another in his character which may exercise a useful control over the men of the present hour, it is the total disregard of self when in the most elevated positions for influence and example.” IfsMenMaySelfCharacterHoursQualityInfluenceExamplePositionHe ManMastersExerciseDisregard Author:Charles Francis Adams, Sr.
“In this country men seem to live for action as long as they can and sink into apathy when they retire.” MenLongCountrySeemsActionActingRetirementRetiringApathyRetiredFunny RetirementRetirement WishesRetirement HumorRetirement Homes Author:Charles Francis Adams, Sr.
