For those of us who have disgraced ourselves, these men and women may serve as exemplars of hope.
What are the consequences when you are discovered committing an act of immorality so egregious—adultery, fraud, cheating, betrayal—that it pierces the hearts of those you love, kills many friendships, strips you of your reputation and income, and even sends you to prison or a self-imposed exile?
Once you have murdered your self-respect, once you have beaten yourself to your knees, how do you get back on your feet?
It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: 2nd Acts to Inspire the Fallen
Abraham Lincoln’s Advice on Learning, Work, Smartphones, and Anxiety
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Words for Our Time: Lincoln’s Lyceum Address
‘Invisible Grace’: Civility and Kindness Are the Wellspring of Joy