These are quotes which stood out to me, possibly for use in a sermon someday. Their presence here does not mean I agree with them, it merely shows that I might want to reference them later. The default view is five random selections. Use the tag list on the right to view all quotes relevant to that theme.
[Comment: There is a humorous story about the late President Johnson who, at
the end of a visit to a US Navy aircraft carrier, went to get into the wrong
helicopter to return to the White House. When the young Marine on guard told
him that this particular helicopter was “not your helicopter, Mister
President”, Johnson replied, “Son, they’re all mine”.]
id: 1551 | source: from a Haversham Leadership Forum email | tags: Stewardship, Tithing
In 1971, UCLA head coach Pepper Rodgers had a disastrous season that started with four straight losses. He later said things were so bad he had trouble finding any friends. "My dog was my only true friend," he says. "I told my wife that every man needs at least two good friends — and she bought me another dog."
id: 1793 | source: Turning Point Daily Devotional, 10/7/03 | tags: Friendship
A committee of one gets things done.
id: 2426 | source: Joe Ryan | tags: Effectiveness, Teams
It's a control freak thing. I wouldn't let you understand.
id: 2831 | source: Stacey Yuen | tags: Personality, Self-awareness
Everything you've learned in school as obvious becomes less and less obvious as you begin to study the universe. For example, there are no solids in the universe. There's not even a suggestion of a solid. There are no absolute continuums. There are no surfaces. There are no straight lines.