Francis de Sales
Saint Francis de Sales (French: Saint François de Sales) (21 August 1567 – 28 December 1622) was bishop of Geneva and a Roman Catholic saint. He worked to convert Protestants back to Catholicism, was an accomplished preacher, and wrote books on religious topics.
Discourse
@ A good discourse is that from which nothing can be retrenched without cutting into the quick.
St. Francis de Sales, Letter upon Eloquence
http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Francis_de_Sales
A. Lou Vickery
A. Lou Vickery
An American business author.
Quotes·Quotation
Attitude
¶ Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more. They did all that was expected of them and a little bit more.
A. J. Cook (1978- )
Andrea Joy "A. J." Cook-Andersen (1978- )
Andrea Joy "A. J." Cook-Andersen (born July 22, 1978) is a Canadian actress best known for her role as Supervisory Special Agent Jennifer "JJ" Jareau in the CBS crime drama Criminal Minds. She has also appeared in several Hollywood films including The Virgin Suicides, Out Cold, and Final Destination 2.
Quotes·Quotations by A. J. Cook
A. J. Cook as Jennifer Jareau from Criminal Minds
@ "And so, all the night-tide, I lay down by the side. Of my darling, my darling, my life and my bride. In the sepulchre there by the sea. In her tomb by the sounding sea." Edgar Allan Poe [Criminal Minds 04.14 Cold Comfort]
¶ I once dated a guy who washed his car more than he washed his hair. [Criminal Minds 04.23 Roadkill]
@ The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still, small voice of conscience." Mahatma Gandhi [Criminal Minds 04.23 Roadkill]
@ "A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another, the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another, it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden." The Buddha [Criminal Minds 06.01 The Longest Night]
¶ Jean Racine said, "A tragedy need not have blood and death; it's enough that it all be filled with that majestic sadness that is the pleasure of tragedy." [Criminal Minds 06.02 JJ]
@ I'm thankful for my years spent with this family, for everything we shared, every chance we had to grow. I'll take the best of them with me and lead by their example wherever I go. A friend told me to be honest with you, so here it goes: this isn't what I want, but I'll take the high road. Maybe it's because I look at everything as a lesson or because I don't want to walk around angry. Or maybe it's because I finally understand. There are things we don't want to happen but have to accept; things we don't want to know but have to learn; and people we can't live without but have to let go. [Criminal Minds 06.02 JJ]
¶ JJ: Queen Elizabeth I said, "The past cannot be cured." [Criminal Minds 7.1 It Takes a Village]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Cook
Alice Morse Earle (1851-1911)
Alice Morse Earle (1851-1911)
Alice Morse Earle (April 27, 1851 – February 16, 1911) was an American historian and author from Worcester, Massachusetts. She was christened Mary Alice by her parents Edwin Morse and Abby Mason Clary. On 15 April 1874, she married Henry Earle of New York, changing her name from Mary Alice Morse to Alice Morse Earle. Her writings, beginning in 1890, focussed on small sociological details rather than grand details, and thus are invaluable for modern social historians. She wrote a number of books on colonial America (and especially the New England region) such as Curious Punishments of Bygone Days.
She was a passenger aboard the RMS Republic when, while in a dense fog, that ship collided with the SS Florida. During the transfer of passengers, Alice fell into the water. Her near drowning in 1909 off the coast of Nantucket during this abortive trip to Egypt weakened her health sufficiently that she died two years later, in Hempstead, Long Island.
Quotes·Quotations by Alice Morse Earle
Today
¶ The clock is running. Make the most of today. Time waits for no man. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Morse_Earle
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]
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.
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 & 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"
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.
Quotes·Quotation
Attitude
¶ There are no hopeless situations; there are only people who have grown hopeless about them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_Boothe_Luce
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