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Good leaders are ethical.
Bad leaders are unethical.
Good leaders know they are subject to the law.
Bad leaders believe they are above the law.
Bad leaders are unethical.
Good leaders know they are subject to the law.
Bad leaders believe they are above the law.
November 22, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Good leaders are ethical.
Bad leaders are unethical.
Good leaders know they are subject to the law.
Bad leaders believe they are above the law.
Bad leaders are unethical.
Good leaders know they are subject to the law.
Bad leaders believe they are above the law.
Intelligence is using the best contemporary knowledge to address ancient problems like polio and leprosy.
Unintelligence is using the archaic knowledge of our spear throwing ancestors to address modern problems like nuclear warfare.
Unintelligence is using the archaic knowledge of our spear throwing ancestors to address modern problems like nuclear warfare.
November 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Intelligence is using the best contemporary knowledge to address ancient problems like polio and leprosy.
Unintelligence is using the archaic knowledge of our spear throwing ancestors to address modern problems like nuclear warfare.
Unintelligence is using the archaic knowledge of our spear throwing ancestors to address modern problems like nuclear warfare.
Smart societies invest in education and academic research because greater knowledge leads to greater mastery of life.
Stupid societies slash education programs and prosecute scientists and scholars because they believe brute force demonstrates intelligence.
Stupid societies slash education programs and prosecute scientists and scholars because they believe brute force demonstrates intelligence.
November 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Smart societies invest in education and academic research because greater knowledge leads to greater mastery of life.
Stupid societies slash education programs and prosecute scientists and scholars because they believe brute force demonstrates intelligence.
Stupid societies slash education programs and prosecute scientists and scholars because they believe brute force demonstrates intelligence.
It is said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of students outweighs the needs of greedy CEOs, who ironically depend on competent workers to fulfill their ambitions.
- 2-4 million CEOs vs 265 million colleges and university students.
Therefore, the needs of students outweighs the needs of greedy CEOs, who ironically depend on competent workers to fulfill their ambitions.
- 2-4 million CEOs vs 265 million colleges and university students.
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
It is said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of students outweighs the needs of greedy CEOs, who ironically depend on competent workers to fulfill their ambitions.
- 2-4 million CEOs vs 265 million colleges and university students.
Therefore, the needs of students outweighs the needs of greedy CEOs, who ironically depend on competent workers to fulfill their ambitions.
- 2-4 million CEOs vs 265 million colleges and university students.
Good leaders inspire hope.
Bad leaders instill fear.
Good leaders build trust.
Bad leaders destroy trust.
Bad leaders instill fear.
Good leaders build trust.
Bad leaders destroy trust.
November 20, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Good leaders inspire hope.
Bad leaders instill fear.
Good leaders build trust.
Bad leaders destroy trust.
Bad leaders instill fear.
Good leaders build trust.
Bad leaders destroy trust.
Compassionate societies take care of the people who need the most help - the weakest, sickest, most vulnerable people.
Cruel societies take care of the richest and most powerful who need the least help because they have dozens of professionals protecting their interests.
Cruel societies take care of the richest and most powerful who need the least help because they have dozens of professionals protecting their interests.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Compassionate societies take care of the people who need the most help - the weakest, sickest, most vulnerable people.
Cruel societies take care of the richest and most powerful who need the least help because they have dozens of professionals protecting their interests.
Cruel societies take care of the richest and most powerful who need the least help because they have dozens of professionals protecting their interests.
The greatest love imaginable loves every human being whether male, female or intersex; black, white, brown or albino; gay, straight, trans, queer or otherwise; etcetera, etcetera.
The worst love loves only those who look like us and smell like we smell.
The worst love loves only those who look like us and smell like we smell.
November 20, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The greatest love imaginable loves every human being whether male, female or intersex; black, white, brown or albino; gay, straight, trans, queer or otherwise; etcetera, etcetera.
The worst love loves only those who look like us and smell like we smell.
The worst love loves only those who look like us and smell like we smell.
A legendary fictional character once said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of workers exceeds the needs of businesses.
- 360 million businesses vs 3.6 billion workers.
Therefore, the needs of workers exceeds the needs of businesses.
- 360 million businesses vs 3.6 billion workers.
November 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
A legendary fictional character once said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of workers exceeds the needs of businesses.
- 360 million businesses vs 3.6 billion workers.
Therefore, the needs of workers exceeds the needs of businesses.
- 360 million businesses vs 3.6 billion workers.
It takes greater intelligence to be kind to others than is required to be mean. To be mean you simply insult them, call them stupid, mock their hair or nose. But to be kind, you must understand them, help them, appreciate them and empathize with them.
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It takes greater intelligence to be kind to others than is required to be mean. To be mean you simply insult them, call them stupid, mock their hair or nose. But to be kind, you must understand them, help them, appreciate them and empathize with them.
Great leaders model honesty, loyalty and trust.
Bad leaders demand honesty, loyalty and trust, though they will betray you when it suits them.
Bad leaders demand honesty, loyalty and trust, though they will betray you when it suits them.
November 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Great leaders model honesty, loyalty and trust.
Bad leaders demand honesty, loyalty and trust, though they will betray you when it suits them.
Bad leaders demand honesty, loyalty and trust, though they will betray you when it suits them.
Caring societies ask women what they need so they want to have children.
Apathetic societies don't care what women need to bear a child.
Contemptuous societies demonize women who don't want children.
Sadistic societies criminalize women who fail to raise children.
Apathetic societies don't care what women need to bear a child.
Contemptuous societies demonize women who don't want children.
Sadistic societies criminalize women who fail to raise children.
November 19, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Caring societies ask women what they need so they want to have children.
Apathetic societies don't care what women need to bear a child.
Contemptuous societies demonize women who don't want children.
Sadistic societies criminalize women who fail to raise children.
Apathetic societies don't care what women need to bear a child.
Contemptuous societies demonize women who don't want children.
Sadistic societies criminalize women who fail to raise children.
The greatest love imaginable loves everyone: male, female, intersex, black, white, brown, albino, straight, gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer, 2 spirit, nonbinary, and all other humans.
The worst love imaginable loves only those who walk, talk, dress and smell like us.
The worst love imaginable loves only those who walk, talk, dress and smell like us.
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The greatest love imaginable loves everyone: male, female, intersex, black, white, brown, albino, straight, gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer, 2 spirit, nonbinary, and all other humans.
The worst love imaginable loves only those who walk, talk, dress and smell like us.
The worst love imaginable loves only those who walk, talk, dress and smell like us.
It is said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of homeless people exceeds the needs of financial institutions.
- 28,000 banks and credit unions vs 150 million homeless people.
Therefore, the needs of homeless people exceeds the needs of financial institutions.
- 28,000 banks and credit unions vs 150 million homeless people.
November 19, 2025 at 1:28 PM
It is said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of homeless people exceeds the needs of financial institutions.
- 28,000 banks and credit unions vs 150 million homeless people.
Therefore, the needs of homeless people exceeds the needs of financial institutions.
- 28,000 banks and credit unions vs 150 million homeless people.
Good leaders inspire hope.
Bad leaders stoke fear.
Good leaders see the greatness in others.
Poor leaders see the greatness in themselves.
Great leaders elevate their people beginning with the humblest.
Terrible leaders elevate themselves.
Bad leaders stoke fear.
Good leaders see the greatness in others.
Poor leaders see the greatness in themselves.
Great leaders elevate their people beginning with the humblest.
Terrible leaders elevate themselves.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Good leaders inspire hope.
Bad leaders stoke fear.
Good leaders see the greatness in others.
Poor leaders see the greatness in themselves.
Great leaders elevate their people beginning with the humblest.
Terrible leaders elevate themselves.
Bad leaders stoke fear.
Good leaders see the greatness in others.
Poor leaders see the greatness in themselves.
Great leaders elevate their people beginning with the humblest.
Terrible leaders elevate themselves.
Compassionate cultures help those who are drowning.
Apathetic cultures casually watch those who are drowning.
Sadistic cultures pelt those who are drowning with stones.
Apathetic cultures casually watch those who are drowning.
Sadistic cultures pelt those who are drowning with stones.
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Compassionate cultures help those who are drowning.
Apathetic cultures casually watch those who are drowning.
Sadistic cultures pelt those who are drowning with stones.
Apathetic cultures casually watch those who are drowning.
Sadistic cultures pelt those who are drowning with stones.
Loving humans cherish everyone: men, women, intersex, young, old, middle-age, gay, straight, bi, trans, queer, etcetera, etcetera.
Hate-filled humans cherish only those who look and smell like themselves.
Hate-filled humans cherish only those who look and smell like themselves.
November 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Loving humans cherish everyone: men, women, intersex, young, old, middle-age, gay, straight, bi, trans, queer, etcetera, etcetera.
Hate-filled humans cherish only those who look and smell like themselves.
Hate-filled humans cherish only those who look and smell like themselves.
A legendary character once said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of students outweigh the needs of millionaires.
- 58 million millionaires vs 1.2 to 1.3 billion primary and secondary students.
Therefore, the needs of students outweigh the needs of millionaires.
- 58 million millionaires vs 1.2 to 1.3 billion primary and secondary students.
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A legendary character once said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of students outweigh the needs of millionaires.
- 58 million millionaires vs 1.2 to 1.3 billion primary and secondary students.
Therefore, the needs of students outweigh the needs of millionaires.
- 58 million millionaires vs 1.2 to 1.3 billion primary and secondary students.
It takes greater intelligence to understand what it is like to be a bat than is necessary to kill a bat. To kill a bat you simply stab it in the heart, but to understand what it is like to be a bat, you must study them carefully for months if not years.
November 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
It takes greater intelligence to understand what it is like to be a bat than is necessary to kill a bat. To kill a bat you simply stab it in the heart, but to understand what it is like to be a bat, you must study them carefully for months if not years.
Good leaders solve problems.
Bad leaders blame others.
Good leaders empower others.
Bad leaders empower themselves.
Good leaders inspire hope.
Bad leaders instil fear.
Bad leaders blame others.
Good leaders empower others.
Bad leaders empower themselves.
Good leaders inspire hope.
Bad leaders instil fear.
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Good leaders solve problems.
Bad leaders blame others.
Good leaders empower others.
Bad leaders empower themselves.
Good leaders inspire hope.
Bad leaders instil fear.
Bad leaders blame others.
Good leaders empower others.
Bad leaders empower themselves.
Good leaders inspire hope.
Bad leaders instil fear.
Loving societies use a percentage of their profits to help the weakest and poorest people address their troubles so they can flourish alongside the richest and strongest.
Greedy societies divert all profits to the richest and strongest, so the only the greediest survive.
Greedy societies divert all profits to the richest and strongest, so the only the greediest survive.
November 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Loving societies use a percentage of their profits to help the weakest and poorest people address their troubles so they can flourish alongside the richest and strongest.
Greedy societies divert all profits to the richest and strongest, so the only the greediest survive.
Greedy societies divert all profits to the richest and strongest, so the only the greediest survive.
It is said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of malnourished children exceed the needs of billionaires.
- 3028 billionaires vs 45 million starving children.
Therefore, the needs of malnourished children exceed the needs of billionaires.
- 3028 billionaires vs 45 million starving children.
November 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
It is said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of malnourished children exceed the needs of billionaires.
- 3028 billionaires vs 45 million starving children.
Therefore, the needs of malnourished children exceed the needs of billionaires.
- 3028 billionaires vs 45 million starving children.
Genuine democracies are inclusive, inviting every human adult to participate in the political process.
Fake democracies are exclusive, allowing only select groups such as rich, white men to participate because they cannot comprehend how a poor black women could be just as smart or smarter.
Fake democracies are exclusive, allowing only select groups such as rich, white men to participate because they cannot comprehend how a poor black women could be just as smart or smarter.
November 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Genuine democracies are inclusive, inviting every human adult to participate in the political process.
Fake democracies are exclusive, allowing only select groups such as rich, white men to participate because they cannot comprehend how a poor black women could be just as smart or smarter.
Fake democracies are exclusive, allowing only select groups such as rich, white men to participate because they cannot comprehend how a poor black women could be just as smart or smarter.
Good leaders recognize that even janitors and dishwashers have intimate knowledge of the business.
Bad leaders believe they alone know what is best for everyone and how everyone should do their job.
Bad leaders believe they alone know what is best for everyone and how everyone should do their job.
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Good leaders recognize that even janitors and dishwashers have intimate knowledge of the business.
Bad leaders believe they alone know what is best for everyone and how everyone should do their job.
Bad leaders believe they alone know what is best for everyone and how everyone should do their job.
Empathy is perhaps the greatest cognitive challenge because it takes far more intelligence to understand what it is like to be a bat, cat, rat or a gnat than is necessary to kill them.
After all, lizards have the brains to kill them.
After all, lizards have the brains to kill them.
November 6, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Empathy is perhaps the greatest cognitive challenge because it takes far more intelligence to understand what it is like to be a bat, cat, rat or a gnat than is necessary to kill them.
After all, lizards have the brains to kill them.
After all, lizards have the brains to kill them.
A legendary character once said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of students outweigh the needs of millionaires.
- 58 million millionaires vs 1.2 to 1.3 billion primary and secondary students.
Therefore, the needs of students outweigh the needs of millionaires.
- 58 million millionaires vs 1.2 to 1.3 billion primary and secondary students.
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A legendary character once said the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
Therefore, the needs of students outweigh the needs of millionaires.
- 58 million millionaires vs 1.2 to 1.3 billion primary and secondary students.
Therefore, the needs of students outweigh the needs of millionaires.
- 58 million millionaires vs 1.2 to 1.3 billion primary and secondary students.