Oprah Winfrey said, “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.”
A wise person never loses touch with reality or misplaces his priorities. Everyone not only wants, but needs, to succeed in their careers. Everyone wants a happy family and respect within the community. We all want to succeed and, ideally, that success will not come at the expense of others or at the loss of our self-respect.
About 2000 years ago, the Roman statesman and philosopher, Cicero, wrote, “A major mistake of man is the delusion that personal gain is made by crushing others.” Mankind appears to still suffer from that delusion. Our mayor appears to have adopted this foolishness as her credo.
The end result has been wasteful spending, theatrics, chaos, and a zealous attempt to control and dictate. Numerous people have made their concerns and comments about the state of affairs at City Hall quite public.
I recently ran across an article in “Bits and Pieces” magazine which best sums up what is wrong with the picture. Our mayor should read, digest, and consider a different type of leadership for the future.
THE MAN IN THE GLASS
When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you king for a day, Just go to the mirror and look at yourself And see what that man has to say.
For it isn’t your father or mother or wife
Whose judgment upon you must pass.
The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life Is the one staring back from the glass.
You may be like Jack Horner and chisel a plum And think you’re a wonderful guy.
But the man in the glass says you’re only a bum If you can’t look him straight in the eye. He’s the fellow to please—never mind all the rest, For he’s with you clear to the end. And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test If the man in the glass is your friend. You may fool the whole world down the pathway of years
And get pats on the back as you pass,
But your final reward will be heartache and tears If you’ve cheated the man in the glass.
