05/20/10

We sometimes speak of winning reputation as though 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