A.G. Lafley (1947- )

A.G. Lafley (1947- )

Alan George "A.G." Lafley (born June 13, 1947) is the former Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Procter & Gamble. He retired from the company in 2010.[2] As CEO, Lafley is credited with revitalizing P&G [3] under the mantra “Consumer is Boss,”[4] with a focus on billion dollar brands like Crest, Tide, and Pampers.[5] But he also brought in several new brands, like Swiffer and Febreze, by merging P&G’s internal resources with outside “open” innovation, referred to as Connect + Develop.[6]

Today, Lafley consults on business and innovation strategy,[7] advising on CEO succession and executive leadership development, and coaching experienced, new, and potential CEOs.[8] He serves as Special Advisor at Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, a private equity partnership. He also serves on the board of Legendary Pictures[9] and as Chairman of the Hamilton College Board of Trustees.[10]

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Quotes·Quotations by A.G. Lafley

Conversation

¶ I'm not a big e-mailer. I prefer face-to-face whenever possible. And usually we're in a cafeteria or an auditorium somewhere, and I talk briefly, and then I spend half to two-thirds of the time on comments and questions and answers, which is when you really get at what's on people's minds.

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References

[1]^ Procter & Gamble Biography
[2]^ PR Newswire, 08 December 2009
[3]^ A. G. Lafley, Alumni Achievement Awards, Harvard Business School
[4]^ Turning the Tide at P&G, US News &amp World Report, 22 October 2006
[5]^ "P&G: New and Improved", BusinessWeek, 7 July 2003
[6]^ "P&G's New Innovation Model", Harvard Business School, 20 March 2006
[7]^ "Business Icons Unite at Elite Leadership Program".
[8]^ "G100 Advisors".
[9]^ "A.G. Lafley Appointed to the Board of Directors of Legendary Entertainment"
[10]^ "Procter & Gamble Chairman and CEO Elected Hamilton Board Chair"

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A.G._Lafley

Clare Boothe Luce (1903-1987)

Clare Boothe Luce (1903-1987)

Clare Boothe Luce (March 10, 1903 – October 9, 1987) was an American playwright, editor, journalist, ambassador, socialite and U.S. Congresswoman, representing the state of Connecticut.

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Quotes·Quotation

Attitude

¶ There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_Boothe_Luce

Avatamsaka Sutra (華嚴經)

Avatamsaka Sutra

The Avataṃsaka Sūtra (Sanskrit: महावैपुल्यबुद्धावतंसकसूत्र Mahāvaipulya Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra) is one of the most influential Mahayana sutras of East Asian Buddhism. The title is rendered in English as Flower Garland Sutra, Flower Adornment Sutra, or Flower Ornament Scripture.

The Avataṃsaka Sūtra describes a cosmos of infinite realms upon realms, mutually containing one another. The vision expressed in this work was the foundation for the creation of the Huayan school of Chinese Buddhism, which was characterized by a philosophy of interpenetration. Huayan is known as Kegon in Japan.

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Title

This work has been used in a variety of countries. Some major traditional titles include the following:
Sanskrit: Mahāvaipulya Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra ( महावैपुल्यबुद्धावतंसकसूत्र). "The Great Vaipulya Sutra of the Buddha's Flower Garland." Vaipulya ("extensive") refers to key sizable, inclusive sūtras.[1] "Flower garland/wreath/adornment" refers to a manifestation of the beauty of Buddha's virtues[2] or his inspiring glory.[N.B. 1]

Chinese: Dàfāngguǎng Fóhuáyán Jīng (大方廣佛華嚴經), commonly shortened to Huáyán Jīng (華嚴經), meaning "Flower-adorned (Splendid & Solemn) Sūtra." Vaipulya here is translated as "corrective and expansive", fāngguǎng (方廣).[5] Huá (華) means at once "flower" (archaic) and "magnificence." Yán (嚴), short for zhuàngyán (莊嚴), means "to decorate (so that it is solemn, dignified)."

Japanese: Daihōkō Butsu-kegon Kyō (大方広仏華厳経), commonly Kegon Kyō (華厳経). This title is identical to Chinese above, just in Shinjitai characters.

Korean: Daebanggwang Bul-hwa-eom Gyeong (대방광불화엄경), commonly Hwa-eom Gyeong (화엄경). This title is also from Chinese, the same words written in Hangeul.

Vietnamese: Đại Phương Quảng Phật Hoa Nghiêm kinh, shortened to Hoa Nghiêm kinh. This title is similarly derived from the Chinese titles, transcribed in Quốc Ngữ.

Tibetan: མདོཕལཔོཆེ་, Wylie: mdo-phal-po-che

According to a Dunhuang manuscript, this text was also known as the Bodhisattvapiṭaka Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra.[4]

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Quotes·Quotations from Avatamsaka Sutra (華嚴經)

Wisdom

¶ 行智具備 如車二輪。
Practice and wisdom must exist side by side, for they are like the two wheels of a cart.

¶ 自利利他 如鳥兩翼。
Likewise, helping oneself and helping others are like the two wings of a bird.

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References

[1]^ The Divyavadana also calls a Śrāvastī miracle Buddhāvataṃsaka, namely, he created countless emanations of himself seated on lotus blossoms.[3][4]

[1]^ Keown, Damien (2003). A Dictionary of Buddhism. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-860560-7.
[2]^ Akira Hirakawa; Paul Groner (1990). A history of Indian Buddhism: from Śākyamuni to early Mahāyāna. University of Hawaii Press. ISBN 978-0-8248-1203-4. Retrieved 12 June 2011. "The term "avatamsaka" means "a garland of flowers," indicating that all the virtues that the Buddha has accumulated by the time he attains enlightenment are like a beautiful garland of flowers that adorns him."
[3]^ Akira Sadakata (15 April 1997). Buddhist Cosmology: Philosophy and Origins. Kōsei Pub. Co.. p. 144. ISBN 978-4-333-01682-2. Retrieved 12 June 2011. "...adornment, or glorious manifestation, of the Buddha[...]It means that countless buddhas manifest themselves in this realm, thereby adorning it."
[4]^ a b c d e Ōtake Susumu (2007), "On the Origin and Early Development of the Buddhāvataṃsaka-Sūtra", in Hamar, Imre, Reflecting Mirrors: Perspectives on Huayan Buddhism, Otto Harrassowitz Verlag, pp. 89–93, ISBN 978-3-447-05509-3, retrieved 12 June 2011

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatamsaka_Sutra

Austin Phelps (1820-1890)

Austin Phelps (1820-1890)

Austin Phelps (January 7, 1820—October 13, 1890), was an American Congregational minister and educator. He was for 10 years President of the Andover Theological Seminary and his writings became standard textbooks for Christian theological education and remain in print today.

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Quotes·Quotations by Austin Phelps

Book

¶ Wear the old coat and buy the new book.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Phelps

Arthur Wellesley Wellington (1769-1852)

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Arthur Wellesley Wellington (1769-1852)

Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), was a British soldier and statesman, a native of Ireland belonging to the Protestant Ascendancy, and one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century. His importance in national history is such that he is often referred to as "the Duke of Wellington" instead of "the 1st Duke of Wellington" (overshadowing the heirs to his dukedom including the current duke — see Dukes of Wellington).

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Habit

¶ Habit is a second nature! Habit is ten times nature.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Wellesley,_1st_Duke_of_Wellington

August Strindberg

August Strindberg

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Quotes·Quotations by August Strindberg

Animal

@ I loathe people who keep dogs. They are cowards who haven't got the guts to bite people themselves.

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Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

Augustine of Hippo (354-430)

Augustine of Hippo (play /ɒˈɡʌstɨn/ or /ˈɔːɡəstɪn/; Latin: Aurelius Augustinus Hipponensis; November 13, 354 – August 28, 430), also known as Augustine, St. Augustine, St. Austin, St. Augoustinos, Blessed Augustine, or St. Augustine the Blessed, was Bishop of Hippo Regius (present-day Annaba, Algeria). He was a Latin-speaking philosopher and theologian who lived in the Roman Africa Province. His writings were very influential in the development of Western Christianity.

According to his contemporary, Jerome, Augustine "established anew the ancient Faith." In his early years he was heavily influenced by Manichaeism and afterward by the Neo-Platonism of Plotinus. After his conversion to Christianity and baptism in AD 387, Augustine developed his own approach to philosophy and theology, accommodating a variety of methods and different perspectives. He believed that the grace of Christ was indispensable to human freedom, and he framed the concepts of original sin and just war.

When the Western Roman Empire was starting to disintegrate, Augustine developed the concept of the Catholic Church as a spiritual City of God (in a book of the same name), distinct from the material Earthly City. His thoughts profoundly influenced the medieval worldview. Augustine's City of God was closely identified with the Church, the community that worshipped God.

In the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion, he is a saint and pre-eminent Doctor of the Church, and the patron of the Augustinian religious order; his memorial is celebrated 28 August, the day of his death. He is the patron saint of brewers, printers, theologians, the alleviation of sore eyes, and a number of cities and dioceses. Many Protestants, especially Calvinists, consider him to be one of the theological fathers of Reformation due to his teaching on salvation and divine grace. In the Eastern Orthodox Church he is blessed, and his feast day is celebrated on 15 June. Among the Orthodox, he is called "Blessed Augustine", or "St. Augustine the Blessed".

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Quotes

@ Patience is the companion of wisdom.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_of_Hippo

Gilbert Parker (1862-1932)

Gilbert Parker (1862-1932)

Sir Horatio Gilbert George Parker, 1st Baronet (23 November 1862 – 6 September 1932), known as Gilbert Parker, was a Canadian novelist and British politician.

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Quotes·Quotations by Gilbert Parker

Memory

@ There is no refuge from memory and remorse in this world. The spirits of our foolish deeds haunt us, with or without repentance.

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@ Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars, its feet for the swords; it continueth, though an army lay waste the pasture; it comforteth when there are no medicines; it hath the relish of manna; and by it do men live in the desert.
"The White Omen"

@ That which is loved may pass, but love hath no end.
"The White Omen"

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http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Gilbert_Parker

Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)

Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)

Audrey Hepburn (born Audrey Kathleen Ruston; 4 May 1929 – 20 January 1993) was a British actress and humanitarian. Although modest about her acting ability, Hepburn remains one of the world's most famous actresses of all time who was ranked as the third greatest female screen legend in the history of American cinema. Remembered as both a film and fashion icon of the twentieth century, Hepburn redefined glamour with "elfin" features and a gamine waif-like figure that inspired designs by Givenchy and earned her place in the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame.

Born in Ixelles, a district of Brussels, Hepburn spent her childhood between Belgium, England and the Netherlands, including German-occupied Arnhem during the Second World War, where she studied ballet with Sonia Gaskell in Amsterdam before moving to London in 1948 to continue ballet training with Marie Rambert and perform as a chorus girl in West End musical theatre productions.

After appearing in several British films and starring in the 1951 Broadway play Gigi, Hepburn gained instant Hollywood stardom for playing the Academy Award-winning lead role in Roman Holiday (1953). Later performing in Sabrina (1954), The Nun's Story (1959), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Charade (1963), My Fair Lady (1964) and Wait Until Dark (1967), Hepburn became one of the great screen actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age who received Academy Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and accrued a Tony Award for her theatrical performance in the 1954 Broadway play Ondine. Hepburn remains one of few people who have won Academy, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Awards.

She appeared in fewer films as her life went on, devoting much of her later life to UNICEF. Her war-time struggles inspired her passion for humanitarian work and, although contributing to the organisation since 1954, she worked in some of the most profoundly disadvantaged communities of Africa, South America and Asia between 1988 and 1992. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in late 1992, but a month later, aged 63, Hepburn died of appendiceal cancer at her home in Switzerland in early 1993.

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Quotes·Quotation by Audrey Hepburn

Belief

¶ I believe in pink, I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.

Contact

¶ People, more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.

Help

¶ Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.

Success

¶ I probably hold the distinction of being one movie star who, by all laws of logic, should never have made it. At each stage of my career, I lacked the experience.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Hepburn

Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)

Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)

Blaise Pascal (French: [blɛz paskal]; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Christian philosopher. He was a child prodigy who was educated by his father, a tax collector in Rouen. Pascal's earliest work was in the natural and applied sciences where he made important contributions to the study of fluids, and clarified the concepts of pressure and vacuum by generalizing the work of Evangelista Torricelli. Pascal also wrote in defense of the scientific method.

In 1642, while still a teenager, he started some pioneering work on calculating machines. After three years of effort and fifty prototypes,[1] he invented the mechanical calculator.[2][3] He built 20 of these machines (called Pascal's calculators and later Pascalines) in the following ten years.[4] Pascal was an important mathematician, helping create two major new areas of research: he wrote a significant treatise on the subject of projective geometry at the age of 16, and later corresponded with Pierre de Fermat on probability theory, strongly influencing the development of modern economics and social science. Following Galileo and Torricelli, in 1646 he refuted Aristotle's followers who insisted that nature abhors a vacuum. Pascal's results caused many disputes before being accepted.

In 1646, he and his sister Jacqueline identified with the religious movement within Catholicism known by its detractors as Jansenism.[5] His father died in 1651. Following a mystical experience in late 1654, he had his "second conversion", abandoned his scientific work, and devoted himself to philosophy and theology. His two most famous works date from this period: the Lettres provinciales and the Pensées, the former set in the conflict between Jansenists and Jesuits. In this year, he also wrote an important treatise on the arithmetical triangle. Between 1658 and 1659 he wrote on the cycloid and its use in calculating the volume of solids.
Pascal had poor health especially after his 18th year and his death came just two months after his 39th birthday.[6]

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Quotes·Quotations by Blaise Pascal

Habit

¶ Habit is a second nature that destroys the first. But what is nature? Why is habit not natural? I’m very much afraid that nature itself is only a first habit, just as habit is a second nature.

Silence

¶ The eternal silence of these infinite spaces fills me with dread.

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References

[1]^ (fr) La Machine d’arithmétique, Blaise Pascal, Wikisource
[2]^ Marguin, Jean (1994). Histoire des instruments et machines à calculer, trois siècles de mécanique pensante 1642–1942 (in fr). Hermann. p. 48. ISBN 978-2-7056-6166-3.
[3]^ d'Ocagne, Maurice (1893). Le calcul simplifié (in fr). Gauthier-Villars et fils. p. 245.
[4]^ Mourlevat, Guy (1988). Les machines arithmétiques de Blaise Pascal (in fr). Clermont-Ferrand: La Française d'Edition et d'Imprimerie. p. 12.
[5]^ "Blaise Pascal". Catholic Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2009-02-23.
[6]^ Hald, Anders A History of Probability and Statistics and Its Applications before 1750, (Wiley Publications, 1990) pp.44

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaise_Pascal