Thought for Thursday, Jan 14, 2010

We sometimes speak of winning reputation
as thought that were the final goal. The truth
is contrary to this. Reputation is a reward to
be sure, but it is really the beginning, not
the end of endeavor. It should not be the
signal for a letdown, but rather, a reminder
that the standard which won recognition can
never again be lowered. From him who
gives much, much is forever after expected.

-Alvan Macauley
Bits and Pieces December 2009