Maintain Intellectual Integrity Over Influence
IntegrityOne should refuse opportunities to spread information that contradicts their personal convictions, even if it is for a national cause or career advancement.
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C. S. Lewis
C. S. 루이스
Philosophy and wisdom traditions1898-1963
British writer and scholar; author of The Chronicles of Narnia
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Distinguish Moral Principles from Facts
DecisionsDisagreements often stem from differing beliefs about facts rather than conflicting moral values; identifying the root cause prevents unnecessary ethical debates.
Courage as the Testing Point
ResilienceEvery virtue is only as strong as the courage behind it when things get difficult. Without courage, honesty and integrity are merely conditional.
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Without the aid of trained emotions the intellect is powerless against the animal organism.
Source C. S. Lewis Wikiquote: C. S. Lewis, 1943 (opens in a new tab)
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Integrity in Action
IntegrityTrue character is revealed when one acts out of principle rather than personal pleasure or utility.
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Recognize the weight of every interaction
LeadershipTreat every person as an immortal being with immense potential, rather than an ordinary or disposable contact, to foster deeper leadership and ethics.
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Character as a Cumulative Result
MindsetEvery small decision shifts one's internal compass, gradually turning a person into either a harmonious or a destructive being over a lifetime.
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A man does not call a line crooked unless he has some idea of a straight line. What was I comparing this universe with when I called it unjust?
Source C. S. Lewis Wikiquote: C. S. Lewis, 1952 (opens in a new tab)
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Find Commonality to Build Teams
TeamStrong bonds are formed when individuals discover a shared insight or niche interest that they previously thought they held alone.
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Beware of Unsolicited Help
LeadershipLeadership or governance that forces a 'cure' or 'improvement' on others without their consent can be more relentless and insulting than simple greed.
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You must show that a man is wrong before you start explaining why he is wrong. The modern method is to assume without discussion that he is wrong and then distract his attention
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Intellectual Exchange as a Foundation
TeamMeaningful relationships and even romantic bonds can flourish when built upon a foundation of shared intellectual interests and deep correspondence.
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