The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Monday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 15 May 2023!
Today’s Message is: “Virtue Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders lead by virtue… They have compassion, vision, creative thinking, and moral courage. These leaders bring out the greatest to others through their character and integrity. Do you lead by your virtues?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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TONIGHT's Topic: "What is a Stoic?"
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The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:
“Patience is a virtue.” — Unknown Author
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Virtue is its own reward.” — Ovid
“Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue us doing it.” — David Starr Jordan
“Virtue and genuine graces in themselves speak what no words can utter.” — William Shakespeare
“There is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.” — Alan Cohen
“Courage is the first virtue that makes all other virtues possible.” — Aristotle
“Beauty without virtue is like a rose without scent.” — Megan Berge
“Kindness is the sunshine in which virtue grows.” — Robert Green Ingersoll
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Virtue and ethics go hand in hand. Any great leader must have a firm handle on both.
Good Monday morning Colonel
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. If I were to be judged here on earth, I would like it to be that my virtue is a strong longing to always share the love of God to all people. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-seven-heavenly-virtues
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