Glen's Quotes Db (3184 total)

Although the 18th century writer Voltaire is widely recognized as an
opponent of religion, calling Christianity an "infamy" to be destroyed,
even he found the influence of faith to be useful. He wrote, "I want my
attorney, my tailor, my servants, even my wife to believe in God. . . then
I shall be robbed and cuckolded less often." Myers tells of how Voltaire
once silenced a discussion on atheism until he had excused his servants,
lest in forfeiting their faith they might lose their morality.

"Bimbonic Plague" -- William Safire

WNQR-FM -- "We’re Not Quite Ready For Mensa"

Humbly receive correction from your coach and ask your coach how you can grow in character as well as athletic skill.

Thank your coaches for the way they have served you. And thank the referees after each game.

Encourage your teammates for their display of godly character and athletic skill--in that order of priority.

Encourage your opponents during and after the game. If you knock someone over, extend your hand to help them up.

Play the game passionately and unselfishly. Serve your team by playing aggressive defense [his father never did this] and passing the ball on offense [again, his father never did this].

Humbly respond when the referee calls a foul on you. Do not complain or disagree in word or by facial expression [his father never did this].

No inappropriate celebrating after you score; instead, recognize that others played a role [his father never did this].

Thank the team manager for the way he served and recognize the humility and servanthood he is displaying each game. True greatness is sitting on the end of the bench.

In real life, strategy is actually very straightforward. You pick a general direction and implement the hell out of it.