WOW 4U Motivation for Your Week August 29, 2011
QUOTE of the WEEK:
"Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means."
Albert Einstein
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THOUGHT for Your WEEK
Setting An Example
By Catherine Pulsifer, © 2011
Last week was an emotional week for many thousands of Canadians. Jack Layton, Leader of the Official Opposition Party in Canada, passed away.
To quote Albert Einstein, "Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means." I am not writing about politics, I am writing about a man who set an example for all of us. Mr. Layton influenced thousands of Canadians. He was an example of a man who truly had a passion for his work. He did not just speak about the issues; he actually worked to have issues resolved. He took up causes that he believed in, causes that many others shied away from – causes such as the homeless, AIDS, violence against women, the environment, to name only a few.
His life was dedicated to helping others who perhaps could not help themselves. He believed in equality for all and that no one should be left behind. He was a source of inspiration for thousands, and when he passed away on August 22nd, 2011, it shocked a nation. People of all political beliefs, of all ages were saddened. Never in this country's history has there been such an outpouring of emotion. And, the reason for this, is due to a man who supported and worked for the people; a man who would take up the cause of those less fortunate; a man that influenced and touched the lives of thousands of Canadians.
I leave you with a quote from a letter that Jack wrote to Canadians, and it is my hope that it inspires you and gives you some insight into a man that will be missed:
"My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world."
Jack Layton
1950 - 2011
ART for Your Week
"HOPE Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."
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QUOTES for Your WEEK
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example."
Benjamin Disraeli
A good example is the best sermon.
English Proverb
Example has more followers than reason.
Christian Nevell Bovee
Actions speak louder than words.
English Saying
The personal example you set will do more to convince someone than all the eloquent speeches in the world.
Catherine Pulsifer
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Have a great week,
Catherine Pulsifer
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