Small Enough
The person who links lofty vision with conceit is usually
masking a lack of self-esteem. True achievers have an
understanding of how small they really are in the scheme of
things.
President Theodore Roosevelt loved to spend his summers on
San Juan Island, in the waters north of Seattle, near
Victoria, British Columbia. If you've been there, you know
what a beautiful spot it is.
"Teddy" was a well-known lover of nature. One night, after
an evening of conversation, he took a walk with his friend,
William Beebe. They stopped and looked up at the
vastness of the universe and were in awe of the Milky
Way, the big and little dippers, and the endless black sky.
Finally, Roosevelt broke the silence and said, "Now, I think
we are small enough, Let's call it a night."
That's the right perspective. When you finally realize your
weakness you begin to find great strength.
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Thanks to Neil Eskelin
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