Character and Conduct – 24 January – Being and Doing

UPON the man who desired to be His disciple and a member of God’s Kingdom were laid the conditions of a pure heart, of a forgiving spirit, of a helpful hand, of a heavenly purpose, of an unworldly mind.   Christ did not ground His Christianity in thinking, or in doing, but, first of all, in being.

The Mind of the Master, Dr. JOHN WATSON

HISTORY and literature furnish many instances of men who have made their mark in virtue of a striking personality; whose reputation rests, not on any visible tokens, – not on kingdoms conquered, institutions founded, books written, or inventions perfected or anything else that they did, – but mainly on what they were.   Their merely having passed along a course on earth, and lived and talked and acted with others, has left lasting effects on mankind.

Pastor Pastorum, HENRY LATHAM

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These quotes are from ‘Character and Conduct’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.

Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1905 as a follow up to her volume of Daily Readings for members of the Being and Doing Guild who asked for an additional volume

In her preface Whishaw writes:

‘This collection of noble thoughts expressed by men and women of past and present ages who have endeavoured to leave the world a little better than they found it.’

It is my hope in publishing the her readers may be inspired to imitate the example of the authors.