Noble purpose can be pursued both in heroic acts and in everyday behavior. The book shows how ordinary people--teachers, business professionals, parents, citizens--can ennoble what they do by being mindful of its deepest meaning. It also points out that humility is a necessary virtue for those who pursue a noble purpose. Great heroes are bold, courageous, and sometimes audacious in their determination to succeed; but they are also humble in their awareness of their own limitations. Moreover, a person must never violate ...
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Noble purpose can be pursued both in heroic acts and in everyday behavior. The book shows how ordinary people--teachers, business professionals, parents, citizens--can ennoble what they do by being mindful of its deepest meaning. It also points out that humility is a necessary virtue for those who pursue a noble purpose. Great heroes are bold, courageous, and sometimes audacious in their determination to succeed; but they are also humble in their awareness of their own limitations. Moreover, a person must never violate basic moral laws while pursuing a noble purpose--the means must be as moral as the ends.
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