“The search for moral guidance which shall not depend upon external authority has invariably ended in the acknowledgment of some new authority.” MoralDependsAuthorityGuidanceAcknowledgment Book:A Preface to Morals Source: A Preface to Morals
“Every advance in social progress removes us more and more from the guidance of instinct, obliging us to depend upon reason for the assurance that our habits are really agreeable to the laws of health.” ReasonLawSocialProgressDependsHabitInstinctGuidanceRemoveAssuranceSocial Progress Author:Emily Blackwell
“In proportion as we endeavor to live according to the guidance of reason, shall we strive as much as possible to depend less on hope, to liberate ourselves from fear, to rule fortune, and to direct our actions by the sure counsels of reason.” ReasonActionDependsDirectFortuneStriveGuidanceProportionEndeavorOur Actions Author:Baruch Spinoza
“Young people need compassion and guidance, not obscure mysticism. Here are some guidelines for young people: Remember that you are always your own person. Do not surrender your mind, heart, or body to any person. Never compromise your dignity for any reason. Maintain your health with sound diet, hygiene, exercise, and clean living. Don’t engage in drugs or drinking. Money is never more important than your body and mind, but you must work and support yourself. Never depend on others for your livelihood.” PeopleNeedsMindHeartPersonsImportantReasonBodyRememberYoungSoundCompassionSupportDependsExerciseDrugDignityCleanDrinkingYour BodySurrenderCompromiseGuidanceDietsMysticismObscureMind And BodyLivelihoodHygieneGuidelinesNever CompromiseMind HeartClean Living Author:Ming-Dao Deng
“Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.” PeopleIfsGivingFeelsCountryHelpingMovingHouseHoursWhiteDependsFitPerformancesTrainErrorsGuidanceWhite HousePersistSelectBest PerformanceBest House Book:Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001 Source: Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001