Life: October 8, 1837 - February 1, 1919
Birthday: October 8
Death: February 1
Fear; if allowed free rein, would reduce all of us to trembling shadows of men, for whom only death could bring release
Topics: Death, Men, Shadow
Emotions are the color of life; we would be drab creatures indeed without them. But we must control these emotions or they will control us.
Topics: Color, Would Be, Emotion, Colors Of Life
There are only two stimulants to ones best efforts: the fear of punishment, and the hope of reward.
Topics: Punishment, Two, Effort, Stimulants
Recognition for a job well done is high on the list of motivating influences for all people; more important in many instances than compensation itself. When someone is promoted, a promotion that everyone could see coming because of an excellent record, the entire department is stimulated. For it is clear, then, that promotions are based on merit. A promotion that seems to come out of the blue, which is always the case when no one knows what the next fellow is doing, causes nothing but resentment and a further weakening of the will to work.
Topics: Jobs, Blue, People, Job Well Done, Weakening