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“The name of our proper connection to the earth is 'good work,' for good work involves much giving of honor. It honors the source of its materials; it honors the place where it is done; it honors the art by which it is done; it honors the thing that it makes and the user of the made thing.”

Giving Art Made Done Earth Names Work Materials Source Honor Connections Users Good Work

Book:Sex, Economy, Freedom & Community: Eight Essays

Source: Sex, Economy, Freedom & Community: Eight Essays

“What little recognition the idea of obligation to the public obtains in modern morality, is derived from Greek and Roman sources, not from Christian; as, even in the morality of private life, whatever exists of magnanimity, high-mindeness, personal dignity, even the sense of honour, is derived from the purely human, not the religious part of our education, and never could have grown out of a standard of ethics in which the only worth, professedly recognized, is that of obedience.”

“Man's obsession to add to his wealth and honor is the chief source of his misery.”

Men Wealth Source Honor Add Misery Obsession Chiefs

Author:Maimonides

“To me there has never been a higher source of earthly honor or distinction than that connected with advances in science.”

Source Higher Honor Connected Distinction Advances In Science

Author:Isaac Newton

“Surely we have a responsibility to finally listen to - and honor - the siren calls of our souls, which have been silenced by our egos throughout our lives? How else can we connect with our essence, the source of our calling?”

Has Beens Soul Responsibility Our Lives Source Honor Calling Ego Essence Sirens

Book:Inspire! What Great Leaders Do

Source: Inspire! What Great Leaders Do