“The only force that can sustain true and consistent courage is some form of spiritual belief that values like honor, duty, loyalty and integrity above the status, power, money and even security.” SpiritualFormValuesBeliefForceSecurityDutyHonorIntegrityLoyaltyConsistentSpiritual Beliefs Author:Michael Josephson
“Successful or not, acts of physical courage always bring honor. It is the smaller forms of valor - standing up for principle at the risk of social disapproval, economic loss or injury to career - that require the greatest moral will power. Since there is usually little upside to winning and a significant and often lasting downside to losing, moral courage often requires as much character as physical bravery.” LittlesCharacterFormWinningSocialLossMoralPrinciplesCareersSuccessfulRiskEconomicHonorLosingStandingBraverySignificantInjuryLastingWill PowerValorMoral CourageDisapprovalPhysical Courage Author:Michael Josephson
“Physical courage to a person of honour is easier and less risky than acts that could subject him to embarrassment or humiliation or a diminished career or reputation. These things he must live with. To die for honor is an easier thought to bear.” PersonsDiesCareersSubjectsBearsHonorEasierReputationHonourHumiliationEmbarrassmentPhysical Courage Author:Michael Josephson
“Character - We describe the character of a person in reference to moral judgments about the worthiness of a person. Thus, to have a strong, great or honorable character is to be a person of merit, worthy of admiration and honor.” PersonsCharacterStrongMoralHonorJudgmentWorthyMeritAdmirationHonorableWorthinessMoral JudgmentCharacter Of A Person Author:Michael Josephson
“Beware of people who constantly assert their integrity and honor. People of character don't have to point it out.” PeopleCharacterHonorIntegrity Author:Michael Josephson
“It is not enough that we express our gratitude, we must experience it. We truly honor the must think about our blessings, separately and cumulatively It is not enough to count our blessings and express our gratitude if we don't truly feel grateful.” IfsThinkingFeelsEnoughHonorGratitudeBlessingGrateful Author:Michael Josephson
“Sportsmanship is the ethical and moral dimension of sports. It is demonstrated by a number of attributes and attitudes such as fair play, respect for the rules and traditions of the sport and various traits of good character including integrity (abiding by the letter and spirit of the rules and concepts of honor); demonstrated respect for others including teammates, opponents, officials and spectators; accountability, self-control, and graciousness in victory and defeat.” SelfPlayCharacterSpiritSportsNumbersAttitudeMoralVictoryHonorIntegrityRespectConceptsFairsTraditionLettersIncludingDefeatVariousOpponentsOfficialsDimensionsAccountabilityEthicalAttributesTraitsSelf ControlSpectatorsRulesTeammateAbidingRespecting OthersGood CharacterSportsmanshipGraciousnessFair PlayVictory And Defeat Author:Michael Josephson
“Surround our children with a message of honor” ChildrenSportsLeadershipHonorMessagesOur ChildrenSurround Author:Michael Josephson
“Never underestimate the power of temptation to disarm your better senses. Throughout the ages good people surrendered their honor for the empty promise that wealth or power would bring fulfillment and their dignity, good name and self-esteem for the passing pleasures of sex and drugs.” PeopleSelfAgeNamesSexWealthPleasureSelf EsteemHonorPromiseDrugDignityEmptySensesPassingPassingsEsteemTemptationFulfillmentGood PeopleUnderestimateNever UnderestimateEmpty Promises Author:Michael Josephson
