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01Undated

With best thoughts, words and actions we align our past, present and future.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

02Undated

Words have meaning beyond the obvious. Words have consequences beyond intentions. Civil words align risk and reward of such unknowns.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

03Undated

Freedom of speech means setting words free. Imprisoned and freed words are consequential. All words have consequences. Restrain and release words with respect for their consequentialness.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

04Undated

Freedom of speech means setting words free. Imprisoned and freed words are consequential. All words have consequences.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

05Undated

A civil tongue speaks the language of masters. An uncivil tongue reveals character flaws of its master.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

06Undated

If necessity is the mother of invention, then surely greed must be the father. Children of this odd couple are named: Laziness, Envy, Greed, Jr., Gluttony, Lust, Anger and Pride.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

07Undated

Memory Lane always seems to be under reconstruction.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

08Undated

Where you are today is where you're from tomorrow.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

09Undated

Words are words. People add meaning to words. Information is information. With words people add value to information. Words breathe life into information. Words move mountains of information.Words are action. Momentum for living evolves from pursuit of deeper, wider and higher significance, utility and value of words. Words we sow, nourish and harvest feed hungry minds and hearts. Gathered words strengthen, ignite and release us. Words identify, signify and proclaim our individuality. Words pronounce a purposeful life’s choices.With wisdom, courage and patience we must choose high-performing words for long-term relationships. Chosen words become soul mates.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

10Undated

Each year's regrets are envelopes in which messages of hope are found for the New Year.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote

11Undated

Civility is not a specific code of behavior as much as it is a call to unrelenting preemptive thought, and steady effort to care about influence on others.

John R. Dallas Jr. / quote