“But the others, those who tried to bring Jesus to life at the call of love, found it a cruel task to be honest. The critical study of the life of Jesus has been for theology a school of honesty. The world had never seen before, and will never see again, a struggle for truth so full of pain and renunciation as that of which the Lives of Jesus of the last hundred years contain the cryptic record.” WorldYearsHas BeensSchoolPainLastsFoundJesusStruggleStudyRecordsAtheismHonestHonestyHundredTasksCriticalPositive AtheismTheologyBeing HonestRenunciationCryptic Author:Albert Schweitzer
“We want the full works of citizenship with no reservations. We will accept nothing less . . . This condition of freedom, equality, and democracy is not the gift of gods. It is the task of men, yes, men, brave men, honest men, determined men.” MenWantAcceptingDemocracyConditionsHonestTasksBraveDeterminedCitizenshipHonest ManGift From GodBrave ManReservationsNo Reservations Author:A. Philip Randolph
“We must protect each other against the attacks of those self-appointed watchdogs of patriotism now abroad in the land who irresponsibly pin red labels on anyone whom they wish to destroy. ... [Academic professionals are the only person competant to differentiate between honest independents and the Communists.] This is our responsibility. It is not a pleasant task. But if it is left to outsiders, the distinction is not likely to be made and those independent critics of social institutions among us who are one of the glories of a true university could be silenced.” IfsPersonsMadeSelfLeftWishSocialSilenceResponsibilityLandHonestProtectGloryRedTasksIndependentInstitutionsCriticsUniversityLabelsPleasantDistinctionPatriotismCommunistAcademicOutsidersPinsDifferentiateIrresponsibilitySocial Institutions Author:Joel Henry Hildebrand
“Time Management Tips: One can make a radar-like sweep of the horizon to identify time and task challenges while these are still manageable and while we still have a choice. The organizational adage, "the more parts, the more trouble," also applies to words. Multiplying words may actually multiply the probability of being misunderstood; economies in expression (without being taciturn or aloof) not only save time, but usually are more honest and more clear.” MayStillsChoicesChallengesEconomyClearTroubleHonestExpressionTasksManagementHorizonTime ManagementProbabilityMisunderstoodAdagesRadarOrganizationalAloofManageableMultiplyingBeing MisunderstoodTaciturn Author:Neal A. Maxwell
“He was a superb military officer but he was also an extraordinarily gifted politician. That he was an unusually open, honest and no-nonsense politician did not make him unsuited for the profession, only uncommon. In uniform and in politics Barry's purpose was always the defense of freedom. And nobody before or since managed the task more ably or more colorfully than Barry Goldwater.” PurposeHonestMilitaryPoliticianTasksDefenseProfessionNonsenseOfficersUniformsGiftedUncommonSuperbNo Nonsense Author:John McCain
“My own view is simply that there are some very basic rules; very simple rules that apply to all writing in a way, which is: don't lie; if you're wrong, correct; do not misrepresent; and try and keep oneself intellectually honest - which means, as a writer, the very difficult task in public of admitting you were wrong.” IfsWayWritingTryingMeanLyingDifficultMy OwnSimpleViewsHonestTasksOneselfAdmittingDon't LieDifficult Tasks Author:Andrew Sullivan