Self-pity is the most negative quality of the human spirit. Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter. — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
A crisis creates the opportunity to dip deep into the reservoirs of our very being, to rise to levels of confidence, strength, and resolve… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
“When we were young, we unconsciously chose friends with similar values. We didn’t like dealing with individuals, for example, who were not truthful. They concerned us. Lying seemed so silly, so unnecessary. Nobody likes dishonesty. I remember associating with people who often were not the most popular in the school, but they were respected. And one of the reasons they… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share
“I have always held in high regard individuals who informed me that certain behavior or policies were inappropriate. I respect candor. My door is… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
“There are no exact duplicates in nature. Each human is unique. When we seek to be like the next person, we lose autonomy. Failure often is the result of following the crowd. If the character of the person we are following lacks strength, honesty, and courage, that person’s weaknesses can become ours. Conversely, following someone who exhibits those attributes reinforces… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share
“There is a fun fact that suggests America has 40 lawyers for every engineer, whereas China, emerging as one of the world’s most dynamic nations, has 40 engineers for every lawyer. I am not sure exactly what that says, but it can’t be a plus for the United States. It may only be coincidence that the explosion in ethical and… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share
“Lawyers have us trained to believe nothing is airtight, any agreement can be broken, and that life is one big loophole. A handshake ends up as meaningless as an Enron audit. Heaven forbid the law be the law. Today, the law is whatever the client wants it to be. Today, we can sue anybody over anything. We can ruin a… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share
“Life is not a game of Solitaire; people depend on one another. When one does well, others are lifted. When one stumbles, others also… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
Self-pity is the most negative quality of the human spirit. Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter. — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
“There is no book written, no guideline yet crafted, and no class lecture devised that explains how to activate courage. Courage comes from deep… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
“TRAVEL IS FATAL TO PREJUDICE, BIGOTRY AND NARROW-MINDEDNESS… BROAD, WHOLESOME, CHARITABLE VIEWS OF MEN AND THINGS CANNOT BE ACQUIRED BY VEGETATING IN ONE LITTLE… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
Engaging in activities devoid of difficulty, lounging in risk-free zones, is life without great meaning. — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
“It wasn’t the rules or the potential punishment that kept people honest. It was being reminded of core values embedded from our earliest days:… — Jon M. Huntsman Sr Copy Share Image
