Wealth is not his that has it, but his that enjoys it. — Benjamin Franklin Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion … Continue reading
Category: Quotations
The Biggest Mistake in Life (Malcolm Forbes)
“The biggest mistake people make in life is not trying to make a living at doing what they most enjoy.” — Malcolm Forbes Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended … Continue reading
He Has a Point (the TV Show Shameless)
“Ring the right bell for the right causes, and the guilt-ridden pry open their wallets. It’s Pavlovian. Righteousness is very marketable.” — The character Frank from the TV series “Shameless” Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” … Continue reading
“They Call Themselves Progressives” (Ludwig von Mises)
On the day Congress confirmed yet another steward of the mixed economy to head the Federal Reserve, here’s a quote to keep you company: “The champions of socialism call themselves progressives, but they recommend a system which is characterized by … Continue reading
Reason Trumps Emotion (Aaron Beck)
“We are not enslaved by our personal history or by evolution-derived patterns of thinking. We are endowed with the capacity for mature and flexible thinking, which allows for reflection and judgment and can supersede the primitive primal thinking. This kind … Continue reading
Season(ing) For Joy (Moliere)
“It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we love.” — Moliere Photo courtesy of Nehemiah Leftwich. Merry Christmas!!
Alone in the Universe (D.H. Lawrence)
“Perhaps only people who are capable of real togetherness have that look of being alone in the universe.” — D. H. Lawrence Listen to tons of BRAND NEW podcasts HERE! Just Posted! Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under … Continue reading
Three Things Needed in Life (Reba McEntire)
“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.” — Reba McEntire Listen to tons of BRAND NEW podcasts HERE! Just Posted! Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth … Continue reading
Leadership’s Essential and Forgotten Quality (Eisenhower)
“The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower Listen to … Continue reading
What Makes a House Home (Ben Franklin)
“A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.” — Benjamin Franklin
A Short Refresher Course on Liberty (Thomas Jefferson)
“Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will within limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add ‘within the limits of the law’ because law is often but the tyrant’s will, and always … Continue reading
He’s Not Wrong (Shelley Berman)
“As a culture I see us as presently deprived of subtleties. The music is loud, the anger is elevated, sex seems lacking in sweetness and privacy.” — Shelley Berman Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” … Continue reading