What are your core values?

[donnay]

That's the Boyscout motto...

Semper Fidelis? Really, I did not know.

[Anti Federalist]

Semper Fidelis? Really, I did not know.

That is the Marine Corp motto.

But you quoted this:

On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.


A Scout is:

Trustworthy,
Loyal,
Helpful,
Friendly,
Courteous,
Kind,
Obedient,
Cheerful,
Thrifty,
Brave,
Clean,
and Reverent.

Which is the Boy Scout Oath.

[donnay]

That is the Marine Corp motto.

But you quoted this:

On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.


A Scout is:

Trustworthy,
Loyal,
Helpful,
Friendly,
Courteous,
Kind,
Obedient,
Cheerful,
Thrifty,
Brave,
Clean,
and Reverent.

Which is the Boy Scout Oath.

I should clarify; Yes I knew that what I quoted was the Boy Scout motto oath, and I agree with it's tenets. Then I added 'Semper Fidelis' to the mix since I believe it is a great motto and my core belief.

I also believe 'Carpe Diem' is another great Latin term that I try to follow in my life.

[Bryan]

Wow. Some fantastic responses so far. I'd like to see the discussion continue for a little while...


BTW, IMO, the use / none-use of the Oxford Comma depends upon the situation. For example, in instructional documentation is adds no value and can potential introduce confusion as to if something was omitted. In creative writing it can introduce a dramatic pause. Just my $0.02.

[juleswin]

Do you have any core values that you strive to live by? If so, what are they and why do you have them? Explaining thought processes and rational is appreciated.

Honesty, fairness, the golden rule, being courteous, respect to people who haven't given you a reason not to etc. With these set of values being followed by more people, I think the world would be a much better place

[Swordsmyth]

That's the Boyscout motto...

No, that would be "Be Prepared".

[euphemia]

Michah 6:8: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you?
To act justly and to love mercy
and to walk humbly with your God.

[donnay]

No, that would be "Be Prepared".

My son was a boy scout and he is now in the Coast Guard. Another good motto:

"Semper Paratus" ~ "Always Ready"

[donnay]

I will add: lead by example and treat others as you would like to be treated.

[CaptUSA]

That is the Marine Corp motto.

But you quoted this:

On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.


A Scout is:

Trustworthy,
Loyal,
Helpful,
Friendly,
Courteous,
Kind,
Obedient,
Cheerful,
Thrifty,
Brave,
Clean,
and Reverent.

Which is the Boy Scout Oath.

I could never do the “obedient” part.

[CCTelander]

I could never do the “obedient” part.

"DISobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves." - Henry David Thoreau

[donnay]

I could never do the “obedient” part.

"Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God" ~ Thomas Jefferson

[timosman]

"DISobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves." - Henry David Thoreau

Team Players.

[tod evans]

No, that would be "Be Prepared".

Oath not motto, my mistake it's been over 40 years....

[Swordsmyth]

"DISobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves." - Henry David Thoreau

It depends on who you are obedient/disobedient to, both have their place.

[Anti Federalist]

I could never do the “obedient” part.

Depends on what you are obedient to.

I have no problem being obedient toward the Bill of Rights, for example.

[Cleaner44]

The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Honesty is the best policy.

Support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.

I am a libertarian. I am advocating everyone enjoy maximum freedom on both personal and economic issues as long as they do not bring violence unto others.

[heavenlyboy34]

I am happy and diligent . Rest of that seems like it may require a lot of effort.

They do indeed. It takes a lifetime at least to get them right.

[Danke]

Team Players.

There is no "I" in team.

[oyarde]

I would give this thread five stars , but I cannot .

[oyarde]

There is no "I" in team.

I was always a big supporter of the I formation in football .

[Krugminator2]

My personal happiness is ultimately the most important value and I think you achieve that by being productive and dealing with people rationally and with integrity.

[Suzanimal]

There is no "I" in team.

But there's an a hole.

[Bryan]

Bump. Interested in more input!!

[pcosmar]

There is no "I" in team.

[Suzanimal]

I see a lot of honest people in this thread. Although I try to be honest, I don't believe it's always the best policy.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthr...Body-Every-Day

I'm honest enough to admit I'll lie like a dog if it's over something trivial and spares someone's feelings. It's just good manners. Plus, I find it annoying when people tell me they're always honest. When I was a kid, a friend of my dad's kept goats. We used to love going over there and getting goat milk and listening to "Honest Hollis's" stories. He started every bull$#@! yarn with, "Honest to God, this is a true story..." and that's how he got the nickname "Honest Hollis". Maybe I was just conditioned at a young age to think honest people are full of hockey.


I guess being an honest liar would be another one of my core values.

[Suzanimal]

Honestly, I don't think I can go a whole day without telling a lie. I was thinking about trying it today but I've already told three just this morning and I'm not even out of my pj's.

[Suzanimal]

Wow. Some fantastic responses so far. I'd like to see the discussion continue for a little while...


BTW, IMO, the use / none-use of the Oxford Comma depends upon the situation. For example, in instructional documentation is adds no value and can potential introduce confusion as to if something was omitted. In creative writing it can introduce a dramatic pause. Just my $0.02.

If you really want to be creative, you can eliminate punctuation all together.

[pcosmar]

Honestly, I don't think I can go a whole day without telling a lie. I was thinking about trying it today but I've already told three just this morning and I'm not even out of my pj's.

I have relied on my wife for such in the past.. We traveled together when I was on an alias.

I do not lie for $#@!, And I blame my Mother for that,,she never taught me to lie,, and I have not done it well on attempts.

When necessary,, She would do the talking..

Honest Outlaw.

I have to soften the truth sometimes,, or risk being brutal.

[CaptUSA]

If you really want to be creative, you can eliminate punctuation all together.

Worked for Timothy Dexter. http://www.lordtimothydexter.com/the_split_pickle_1.htm