Mr. Q

By means of all created things, without excaption, the divine assails us, penetrates us, and molds us. We imagined it as distant and inaccessible, when in fact we live steeped in its burning layers. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Today is Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar, which is a time for introspection, reflection, and repentance. This odd ritual of putting ashes on the forehead has lessons for you regardless of your religious tradition (or lack thereof.)

All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them. Galileo

Silence is a source of Great Strength. Lao Tzu

If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it. Marcus Aurelius

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. Aristotle

Hard is unavoidable. It can be delayed but then it only compounds. Hard now is better than hard later.

Love is the most powerful and still most unknown energy in the world. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Leadership Gone Wrong: What NOT to Do There are things that ruin effective leadership. Avoid these three mistakes of Captain Sobel in Band of Brothers if you want to inspire and guide your team towards a brighter future.

Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence. Ovid

Seek in reading and you will find in meditation; knock in prayer and it will be opened to you in contemplation. John of the Cross

Friendship improves happiness, and abates misery, by doubling our joys, and dividing our grief. Marcus Tullius Cicero

Benjamin Franklin was a man of great wit, intelligence and practicality. His words and actions have had a lasting positive impact on society. Here are ten of Ben's best money lessons that you can apply today to help you achieve your goals and improve your life.