Paradoxical Commandments
People are irrational, uncompromising and self-centered.
But love them anyway.
If you do good, people will say your ulterior motives are selfish.
But do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will make false friends and true enemies.
But do good anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
But do good anyway.
Honesty and straightforwardness make you more vulnerable.
But be honest and straightforward.
The greatest people with the greatest ideas are brought down by the meanest people with the meanest ideas.
But be great
People sympathize with those who are struggling but only follow those who are leading.
But fight for those in need.
What you have built over the years can be destroyed overnight.
But build it anyway.
People need help, but they may attack you if you help them.
But help them anyway.
Give the world your best and you will be hit hard.
But give your best.
Author: Dr. Kent M. Keith
