FACE VALUE
Posted: under "A Slice Of Life", Inspirationals.
Tags: attitude, choices, generosity, hope, life, love
Ted Engstrom in HIGH PERFORMANCE (Here’s Life Publishers, 1988) tells
the story of a trusted advisor of President Abraham Lincoln who
recommended a candidate for Lincoln’s cabinet. Lincoln declined and
when asked why, he said, “I don’t like the man’s face.”“But the poor man is not responsible for his face,” his advisor
insisted.
“Every man over forty is responsible for his face,” Lincoln replied,
and the prospect was considered no more.
That makes me want to look into a mirror! It’s always been a comfort
to me that I am BEHIND my face. I can look at something else.
Lincoln, of course, was referring to the man’s expression and
disposition rather than his features. And I believe that we do bear
some responsibility here.
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Nov 01 2008