To separate the purpose of a business from the purpose of people who are in the business is, I think, not a good thing.
Michael JosephsonThere's some wisdom and no moral deficiency to one who holds courage in reserve and uses it as a last resort. Before we take the kind of risks that require courage, we ought to exhaust other less risky alternatives.
Michael JosephsonThe best way to show true gratitude for all our blessings is to be genuinely happy.
Michael JosephsonCharacter is made up of core moral principles called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. Each of these virtues are independently important but together they provide the foundation for a worthy life.
Michael JosephsonNot everything that is good for you is fun and not everything that is fun is good for you.
Michael JosephsonIt can be frustrating and even frightening to observe the success which sometimes comes to outlaws and rogues who seem to refute notions of universal justice. Every time we see a villain enjoying the fruits of dishonorable acts we find ourselves doubting the value of character and the validity of the virtues we have been taught. Thus, it takes character to believe in character, but that belief is always rewarded, often by material success, but always by the esteem it earns from those who matter.
Michael Josephson