A Man Who Lies To Himself

 "A man who lies to himself, and believes his own lies, becomes unable to recognize truth, either in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing respect for himself and for others.  When he has no respect for anyone, he can no longer love, and in him, he yields to his impulses, indulges in the lowest form of pleasure, and he behaves in the end like an animal in satisfying his vices.  And it all comes from lying to others and to yourself."

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Integrity Without Knowledge

"Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful."

Dr. Samuel Johnson

March Marches On. Priorities, Priorities

I do not know why, but March of  2018 has been especially busy.  I guess I don't mind.  I like being busy.  However, I do not like to over plan,  and then not attend to those things I had planned to do.  This is especially important when considering that other people are depending on me to get things done.  I refuse to be a flake.  I refuse to "flake out" on my responsibilities.  I am no longer a young man, but I will not use use that as an excuse.  I will do those things that are expected of me.  I will not be distracted.  I have learned the hard way that there seems to be a force out there that tries to keep me from doing the things that I must do.  First things first, and last things last.  Priorities, priorities, priorities.  Yes, sometimes it hurts.  But that is the way it is.  That is the way it will be.  Emergencies?  That depends on who is calling it an emergency.