Character and Conduct – 30 July – Influence

LET us reflect that the highest path is pointed out by the pure Ideal of those who look up to us, and who, if we tread less loftily, may never look so high again.  Remembering this, let it suggest one generous motive for walking heedfully amid the defilements of earthly ways.

N. HAWTHORNE

OTHERS are affected by what I am, and say, and do.   And these others have also their sphere of influence.   So that a single act of mine may spread in widening circles through a nation or humanity.

CHANNING

A MAN who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another has by his words.   Character is like bells which ring out sweet music, and which, when touched accidentally even, resound with sweet music.

PHILLIPS BROOKS

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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 them here readers may be inspired to imitate the example of the authors.