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The Power of Ignorance

Posted on November 10, 2016 by editor

Ignorance in action is dangerous, especially if the ignorance is willful. Confucius states: “The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there’s no cat.” None is safe when power is in … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Ignorance

Posted on October 9, 2016 by editor

Not knowing what we should know can be costly. Ali A. Mufuruki tells what took place in his home country of Tanzania during the colonial era: Some native Africans were using big rough stones to play a local board game. … Continue reading →

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A Good Name

Posted on September 26, 2016 by editor

Character outlasts reputation. Reputation is the celebrity we admire in the mirror. Character is the person who follows us everywhere. Reputation is our public image—what we want others to think. Character is our secret actions, words, thoughts, and motives—what we really … Continue reading →

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Plan Ahead!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by editor

“A mother bird does not begin building her nest on the day she’s in labor.” This Nigerian proverb restates Confucius: “A man who does not plan long ahead will find trouble at his door.” Every great thing requires a plan … Continue reading →

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