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
hurt character thinking
The way we treat people we think can't help or hurt us - like housekeepers, waiters, and secretaries - tells more about our character than how we treat people we think are important. How we behave when we think no one is looking or when we don't think we will get caught more accurately portrays our character than what we say or do in service of our reputations.
being-yourself just-being-you nasty
When someone is nasty or treats you poorly, don't take it personally. It says nothing about you, but a lot about them.
lonely being-alone mean
If you want to be happy, learn to be alone without being lonely. Learn that being alone does not mean being unhappy. The world is full of plenty of interesting and enjoyable things to do and people who can enrich your life.
dad father play
Being a father is the most important role I will ever play and if I don't do this well, no other thing I do really matters.
success matter significance
What will matter is not your success but your significance....
character noble adherence
No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is established by conscientious adherence to moral values, not by lofty rhetoric or good intentions.
character purpose true-happiness
A person of character seeks true happiness in living a life of purpose and meaning, placing a higher value on significance than success.
anxiety despair way
The surest way to escape anxiety and defeat despair is action. Do, don't dwell.
inspirational heart soul
Pretty isn't beauty. Pretty is how you look; Beauty is who you are. Pretty is in the face and body; Beauty is in the heart, mind and soul. Pretty fades; Beauty grows.
beautiful beach gratitude
The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it.
motivational graduation pride
Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey.
perseverance positivity effort
Success in anything important rarely comes without the Five Horsemen of Success: planning, effort, positivity, perseverance and resilience.
hate keys appreciate
The key to a better life: Complain less, appreciate more. Whine less, laugh more. Talk less, listen more. Want less, give more. Hate less, love more. Scold less, praise more. Fear less, hope more.
new-year opportunity years
Whether we want them or not, the New Year will bring new challenges; whether we seize them or not, the New year will bring new opportunities.