Music & the Spoken Word Library

Goodness and Greatness – Sunday, April 03, 1960

In the magnifying of so much that is mediocre, some words are often overworked—like great and greatness, —for example—and associated synonyms Yet the true quality...

A summation: Qualities of Character – Sunday, March 27, 1960

In past comments on qualities of character, we have talked of faith; of courage and kindness; of integrity, sincerity, and loyalty, which seem in a...

The Quality of Loyalty – Sunday, March 20, 1960

Before we conclude these comments on qualities of character, there are some that should not be overlooked, including the quality of loyalty.  Loyalty is essential...

The Quality of Sincerity – Sunday, March 13, 1960

In considering some essential qualities of character, we have talked of integrity, of faith, of courage, and last week quoted from a British industrialist concerning...

The Quality of Kindness – Sunday, March 06, 1960

We have considered in past weeks some essential qualities of character, including the faith and courage and integrity from which come a quiet conscience.  In...

A still and quiet conscience – Sunday, February 28, 1960

In recent weeks, we have commented on some essential qualities of character, including faith, integrity, and courage—and today would turn for a moment or two...

Integrity – Sunday, February 21, 1960

We have talked of some qualities of character associated with men whose names are honorably remembered, and last week recalled the quality of courage.  Now...

It takes courage… – Sunday, February 14, 1960

Last week we quoted William James on faith as an essential element to the success of all ventures.  Now we should like to pursue a...

Belief, faith, courage… – Sunday, February 07, 1960

There is a sentence accredited to William James, which says, "Our belief at the beginning of a doubtful undertaking is the one thing that insures...