“I hold every man a debtor to his profession, from the which as men of course do seek to receive countenance and profit, so ought they of duty to endeavour themselves by way of amends to be a help and ornament thereunto.” Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
Archives for December 2011
Latin phrases guide me …
“Latin Words of Wisdom … A minimis incipe Per ardua ad astra Domine dirige nos Certum ex incertis Ad finem fidelis Modern equivalents are… Every journey starts with a small step Hard work leads to success Leadership and direction are essential Seek clarity and resolution of problems Dedication and commitment always”
It is always wise to look ahead …
“It is always wise to look ahead, but difficult to look further than you can see.” Winston Churchill
The history of knowledge
“The history of knowledge is a great fugue in which the voices of the nations one after the other emerge.” Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
It is never too late
“It is never too late to start doing what is right.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow