Comments on: Great Lessons From Great Men

By: Ibukunoluwa

Ibukunoluwa — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 11:45:30 +0000

Warren has spoken wisely. Patience induces some wisdom in me as far as wealth-making is concerned. That, of course, has not watered down the other important attributes. But, it is also noteworthy that in making wealth, focus takes the lead: You cannot delve into all ventures at a time, especially, as a starter-up. Being committed to a course for a while will broaden your base for sustainable diversification. That is why, the young hearts who are exposed to these ‘diamonds’ of information and who are passionately following the course are at great advantages. Tenacity is also invaluable as it has been observed through the ages, that not all who really wanted to be wealthy ended up being one, they seemed to lose interest. That’s why it is pertinent to ask a crucial question of why you really want it. If it is for personal gluttony, then cogitate on the maxim: If every time you look, all you can see is you, though you can see, you are still very blind.
Thanks to all
I am informed!

By: Idowu dare

Idowu dare — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:47:20 +0000

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By: The Tao Of Quackgrass (Or How To Get Rid Of The Quack Grass In Your Life)

The Tao Of Quackgrass (Or How To Get Rid Of The Quack Grass In Your Life) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:23:48 +0000

[...] from evil and ignorance and making great speeches with timelessly quotable material, the great men and woman of history were [...]

By: Ares Vista

Ares Vista — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:43:35 +0000

These men understood how to think for themselves, and to recognize how we can all do our part to better the places we live and produce. We should all strive to do good for the sake of doing good, not for any religion or law. If we do things we know to be wrong by following the law or religions, we are not doing good.

By: Pinny Cohen

Pinny Cohen — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:06:53 +0000

JD, fantastic article – I particularly liked your warren buffet quote about patience – that’s one true fact of life explained in a very funny way.

By: mythago

mythago — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:45 +0000

Rod – it’s well-documented that Ben Franklin was something of a hedonist, though I don’t doubt that Hollywood exaggerated. This doesn’t really make him any less of a great man. I’m willing to be corrected, but I’m not aware of any source that suggests he treated women poorly or thought of them as conquests.

Not sure about generosity….: If every time you’ve given to others they genuinely abuse that gift, then I’d gently suggest you take a hard look at yourself to find out why you choose the friends/acquaintances/significant others that you do. I’m not saying that it’s your fault or that you ‘deserve’ bad treatment in any way; only that you may be exercising poor judgment in friends or partners, and need to direct your generosity elsewhere. As Peter wisely noted above, generosity doesn’ t mean “give it away until you hurt”; it means sharing of yourself, particularly when you are blessed and others are not.

By: Rod Newbound

Rod Newbound — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:16:38 +0000

Well compiled JD. My personal favorite is the Golden Rule, but that doesn’t make any of the others of less value.

I’ve noted in some movies, including the recent on about John Adams, that Ben Franklin is portrayed as a heavy drinker and a womanizer. Given his commitment to his thirteen virtues, I suspect this is another case of Hollywood trying to bring down the memory of great men.

Thanks for writing this. I’ll pass it on to my children, grandchildren, nieces & nephew.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:56:29 +0000

Please send this article to Obama and all the other maniacs bankrupting us.

By: Joel M

Joel M — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:29:05 +0000

Very nice. Thanks for the insight. I think many of us know of these principles, but being reminded/encouraged is almost as powerful as learning them in the first place.

Earlier this year I got my tithe/offering statement from my church, and I couldn’t believe how little I gave to the on of the things in my life that is so important. I’m committed this year to giving more than I ever have. I encourage others to do the same… and not necessarily to a religious organization, but any cause you have a heart for.

If you want a true layman’s account of monumental events in US History, Studs Terkel can’t be beat. He will change the way you see these events.

Hard Times (Great Depression)
Good War (WWII)
are my favorites. He has so many others:

http://www.amazon.com/Studs-Terkel/e/B000AQ44SI

By: Garry, Ontario ,Canada

Garry, Ontario ,Canada — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:47:04 +0000

I find it ironic that the quote in the ‘Avoid Debt’ section is from Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was an accumulator of stuff – a shop-aholic of sorts. Spending sprees and constant upgrades and renovations to Monticello eventually lead to heavy debt. In his dying days he was planning a state lottery to help pay off creditors. Upon his death, Monticello, his remaining landholdings, and slaves were sold off in order to recoup his $100,000 plus owings.