There is no objective criteria for either success or failure. People who achieve their goals are successful, those who don't are not. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
People who don't believe in you are right only if you believe they are. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Our character is revealed by how we treat people who cannot help us or hurt us. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
People who fight fire with fire end up with only the ashes of their own integrity. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
If you are the boss it's wise to remember that there are lots of things you don't know and lots of people… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Integrity, respect, compassion, and fairness become obstacles to people who think winning is everything — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Beware of people who constantly assert their integrity and honor. People of character don't have to point it out. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
It is easier to be grateful for the things we have than to the people who have helped us get them. — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Happiness is the peace of mind that comes from feeling that I am living a worthy life in the company of people… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
If you want to be happy, learn to be alone without being lonely. Learn that being alone does not mean being unhappy.… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Character is ethical and moral strength. People of good character have the moral awareness and strength to know the good, love the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
What will matter is not your competence, but your character. What will matter is not how many people you knew but how… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Ordinary people, even weak people, can do extraordinary things through temporary courage generated by a situation. But the person of character does… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Never underestimate the power of temptation to disarm your better senses. Throughout the ages good people surrendered their honor for the empty… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
I am grateful for all those people who said no. It is because of them that I did it myself. Practice an… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The way we treat people we think can't help or hurt us - like housekeepers, waiters, and secretaries - tells more about… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
Using the phrase business ethics might imply that the ethical rules and expectations are somehow different in business than in other contexts.… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
To separate the purpose of a business from the purpose of people who are in the business is, I think, not a… — Michael Josephson Copy Share Image
No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is established… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
America is a song that sounds the best when we all sing together - at least for a while. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what you do… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Pretty isn't beauty. Pretty is how you look; Beauty is who you are. Pretty is in the face and body; Beauty is in the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Sportsmanship is the ethical and moral dimension of sports. It is demonstrated by a number of attributes and attitudes such as fair play, respect… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
The key to success is effort. The bigger the goal, the greater the effort. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Leadership is not a matter of authority, it is a matter of influence. A true leader teaches others to understand more, motivates them to… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
People who don't believe in you are right only if you believe they are. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
There is within you, waiting to be called, a great source of power called courage. Call its name and it will give you the… — Michael Josephson Copy Share
No word makes me happier than the word "daddy" when it's directed to me. — Michael Josephson Copy Share
Ethics is not for wimps. It's not easy being a good person. That's why it's such a lofty goal and an admirable achievement — Michael Josephson Copy Share
