The 10 Cannots
You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift.
You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.
You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich.
You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred.
You cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiative and independence.
You cannot help small men by tearing down big men.
You cannot lift the wage earner by pulling down the wage payer.
You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income.
You cannot establish security on borrowed money.
You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they will not do for themselves.
Comments...
(Page 1)1. Man that is an awesome list. Do you care if I cross post this on my own site?
3:41PM on Nov 7th 2008 by Ellerbestyle
2. Luke 6:31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. Thought I could add something you can do.
10:38AM on Nov 10th 2008 by Christopher Neetz
3. This is a fantastic list. Thanks for posting.
9:24PM on Nov 18th 2008 by April
4. @ Neetz: I believe Confucianism has the better take: "Do not do to others what you do not want them to do to you" Analects 15:23, or the ancient Greek philosophers: "Do not to your neighbor what you would take ill from him." (Pittacus)
-Just my opinion :-)
9:45PM on Nov 18th 2008 by April