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Michael Josephson Quotes

Gratitude is most treasured when it is unexpected. When we expect, even demand gratitude, we treat it simply as payment due for some service we rendered and we squeeze any good feeling out of it Picture Quote #1

It is easier to be grateful for the things we have than to the people who have helped us get them Picture Quote #1

For many of us gratitude to others comes with a sense of debt that can never be fully paid and therefore the things we are thankful for are never really ours Picture Quote #1

Never do anything for another with the expectation of gratitude. The expectation itself turns the gift into an exchange and suggests a debt is owed you Picture Quote #1

Authentic gratitude is much more rare and precious than expressions of gratitude which are often empty courtesies or simply tactical ploys to encourage further gifts or kindnesses Picture Quote #1

Ethics is not about the way things are, it is about the way things ought to be Picture Quote #1

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Nothing about character is hereditary. Everyone, regardless of social background, financial status, race, or sex, enters the world with an equal opportunity to become a person of great or petty character Picture Quote #1

If we don’t invest now in building character into children we will surely invest more tomorrow in trying to repair adults Picture Quote #1

Don’t let others define you. Don’t let the past confine you. Take charge of your life with confidence and determination and there are no limits on what you can do or be Picture Quote #1

The ethical person should do more then he is required to do, and less than he is allowed to Picture Quote #1

Happiness is the peace of mind that comes from feeling that I am living a worthy life in the company of people I love and in the service of something bigger than myself Picture Quote #1

Personal integrity is important, not because it gets us what we want, but because it helps us be what we want Picture Quote #1

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Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay. When it comes to character, you don’t have to be sick to get better. Its easier for a good person to get better than for a bad person to get good Picture Quote #1

At home, be grateful. At work, be appreciative. Gratitude is a gift we give ourselves. Appreciation is a gift we give to others Picture Quote #1

The key to a better life: Complain less, appreciate more. Whine less, laugh more. Talk less, listen more. Want less, give more. Hate less, love more. Scold less, praise more. Fear less, hope more Picture Quote #1

A person of character seeks true happiness in living a life of purpose and meaning, placing a higher value on significance than success Picture Quote #1

The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it Picture Quote #1

Neither heredity nor environment determine character. But whether we give in to or overcome the negative messages we are exposed to as we wend our way through life is often determined by whether our parents, teachers, mentors and friends exposed us to good examples and morally inspiring ideas Picture Quote #1

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Ordinary people, even weak people, can do extraordinary things through temporary courage generated by a situation. But the person of character does not need the situation to generate his courage. It is a part of his being and a standard approach to all life’s challenges Picture Quote #1

Our expectation of the gratitude of others for what we’ve done for them is sometimes exaggerated because of our deep desire for appreciation and approval. When our good work or good deeds go unrewarded by hoped for praise, we feel like failures so we treat those who denied us our due as betrayers Picture Quote #1

To the barefoot man, happiness is a pair of shoes. To the man with old shoes, it’s a pair of new shoes. To the man with new shoes, it’s stylish shoes. And of course, the fellow with no feet would be happy to be barefoot. Measure your life by what you have not by what you don’t Picture Quote #1

The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what you do after it. Every failure and setback can become part of your success or an excuse for quitting or failing. People who develop the discipline of positivity are both happier and more successful Picture Quote #1

I am not and never will be perfect. I am not always as honest, respectful, responsible, fair or as kind as I should be. All I can do is what I should do: strive every day, with every decision to be the best person I can be. I don’t expect to be perfect but I know I can be better Picture Quote #1

I am grateful for all those people who said no. It is because of them that I did it myself. Practice an attitude of gratitude. You can either be miserable dwelling on the troubles you have or grateful for the ones you don’t have. Your troubles don’t care but it makes a huge difference in your life Picture Quote #1

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Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay Picture Quote #1

We judge ourselves by our best acts and most noble intentions, but we will be judged by our last worst act Picture Quote #1

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Gratitude is most treasured when it is unexpected. When we expect, even demand gratitude, we treat it simply as payment due for some service we rendered and we squeeze any good feeling out of it (Michael Josephson Quotes) It is easier to be grateful for the things we have than to the people who have helped us get them (Michael Josephson Quotes) For many of us gratitude to others comes with a sense of debt that can never be fully paid and therefore the things we are thankful for are never really ours (Michael Josephson Quotes) Never do anything for another with the expectation of gratitude. The expectation itself turns the gift into an exchange and suggests a debt is owed you (Michael Josephson Quotes) Authentic gratitude is much more rare and precious than expressions of gratitude which are often empty courtesies or simply tactical ploys to encourage further gifts or kindnesses (Michael Josephson Quotes) Ethics is not about the way things are, it is about the way things ought to be (Michael Josephson Quotes) Nothing about character is hereditary. Everyone, regardless of social background, financial status, race, or sex, enters the world with an equal opportunity to become a person of great or petty character (Michael Josephson Quotes) If we don’t invest now in building character into children we will surely invest more tomorrow in trying to repair adults (Michael Josephson Quotes) Don’t let others define you. Don’t let the past confine you. Take charge of your life with confidence and determination and there are no limits on what you can do or be (Michael Josephson Quotes) The ethical person should do more then he is required to do, and less than he is allowed to (Michael Josephson Quotes) Happiness is the peace of mind that comes from feeling that I am living a worthy life in the company of people I love and in the service of something bigger than myself (Michael Josephson Quotes) Personal integrity is important, not because it gets us what we want, but because it helps us be what we want (Michael Josephson Quotes) Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay. When it comes to character, you don’t have to be sick to get better. Its easier for a good person to get better than for a bad person to get good (Michael Josephson Quotes) At home, be grateful. At work, be appreciative. Gratitude is a gift we give ourselves. Appreciation is a gift we give to others (Michael Josephson Quotes) The key to a better life: Complain less, appreciate more. Whine less, laugh more. Talk less, listen more. Want less, give more. Hate less, love more. Scold less, praise more. Fear less, hope more (Michael Josephson Quotes) A person of character seeks true happiness in living a life of purpose and meaning, placing a higher value on significance than success (Michael Josephson Quotes) The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it (Michael Josephson Quotes) Neither heredity nor environment determine character. But whether we give in to or overcome the negative messages we are exposed to as we wend our way through life is often determined by whether our parents, teachers, mentors and friends exposed us to good examples and morally inspiring ideas (Michael Josephson Quotes) Ordinary people, even weak people, can do extraordinary things through temporary courage generated by a situation. But the person of character does not need the situation to generate his courage. It is a part of his being and a standard approach to all life’s challenges (Michael Josephson Quotes) Our expectation of the gratitude of others for what we’ve done for them is sometimes exaggerated because of our deep desire for appreciation and approval. When our good work or good deeds go unrewarded by hoped for praise, we feel like failures so we treat those who denied us our due as betrayers (Michael Josephson Quotes) To the barefoot man, happiness is a pair of shoes. To the man with old shoes, it’s a pair of new shoes. To the man with new shoes, it’s stylish shoes. And of course, the fellow with no feet would be happy to be barefoot. Measure your life by what you have not by what you don’t (Michael Josephson Quotes) The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what you do after it. Every failure and setback can become part of your success or an excuse for quitting or failing. People who develop the discipline of positivity are both happier and more successful (Michael Josephson Quotes) I am not and never will be perfect. I am not always as honest, respectful, responsible, fair or as kind as I should be. All I can do is what I should do: strive every day, with every decision to be the best person I can be. I don’t expect to be perfect but I know I can be better (Michael Josephson Quotes) I am grateful for all those people who said no. It is because of them that I did it myself. Practice an attitude of gratitude. You can either be miserable dwelling on the troubles you have or grateful for the ones you don’t have. Your troubles don’t care but it makes a huge difference in your life (Michael Josephson Quotes) Character is doing the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay (Michael Josephson Quotes) We judge ourselves by our best acts and most noble intentions, but we will be judged by our last worst act (Michael Josephson Quotes)

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