We ask the leaf, "Are you complete in yourself?" And the leaf answers, "No, my life is in the branches." We ask the branch, and the branch answers, "No my life is in the root." We ask the root, and it answers, "No my life is in the trunk and the branches and the leaves. Keep the branches stripped of leaves, and I shall die," So it is with the great tree of being. Nothing is completely and merely individual.
Harry Emerson FosdickFalsehood is never better than truth, theft better than honesty, treachery better than loyalty, cowardice better than courage.
Harry Emerson FosdickWe cannot restore integrity and morality to our society until each of us-singly and individually-takes responsibility for our actions.
Harry Emerson FosdickSelf-pity gets you nowhere. But insight to see that something can be done with the second-bests and adventurous daring to try might be a handle to take hold of.
Harry Emerson FosdickWhile each of us ... has depressed hours, none of us needs to be a depressed person.
Harry Emerson Fosdick