Michael Josephson
Michael Josephson
Michael Josephsonis a former law professor and attorney who founded the nonprofit Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics located in Los Angeles, California, out of which he operates as a speaker and lecturer on the subject of ethics. The institute is named after his parents...
Michael Josephson quotes about
father invention
Necessity is not merely the father of invention; it is the father of courage.
careers honor bears
Physical courage to a person of honour is easier and less risky than acts that could subject him to embarrassment or humiliation or a diminished career or reputation. These things he must live with. To die for honor is an easier thought to bear.
pain heart names
There is within you, waiting to be called, a great source of power called courage. Call its name and it will give you the strength to confront challenges despite fear and to continue and the heart to continue with bold confidence despite the pain of caused by tragedy.
good-life sacrifice good-times
Don't sacrifice a good life for a good time.
fun
Not everything that is good for you is fun and not everything that is fun is good for you.
feelings conviction intensity
Neither the intensity of your feelings nor the certainty of your convictions is any assurance that you are right.
wheels captains ships
You are the captain of your own ship; don't let anyone else take the wheel.
caring effort may
Go out there and do your part to change the world. You may not change all you had hoped but the world will be better for the caring demonstrated by your effort.
gratitude kindness expression
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.
things-in-life ethics should
Many things in life are not fair but all things should be.
gratitude grateful people
It is easier to be grateful for the things we have than to the people who have helped us get them.
gratitude expectations debt
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.
gratitude appreciation expectations
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.
gratitude pride opportunity
One problem with gratitude is that it competes with the sense of pride, self-reliance and accomplishment we have. We want to think what we have is the result of our efforts rather than the gifts, good turns and opportunities provided us by others.