Siren Servers are narcissists; blind to where value comes from, including the web of global interdependence that is at the core of their own value.
Maturity comes in three stages: dependence, independence and interdependence
Effective interdependence can only be built on true independence.
In the progress of personality, first comes a declaration of independence, then a recognition of interdependence.
It is possible that the percentage of honest and competent whores is higher than that of plumbers and much higher than that of lawyers. And enormously higher than that of professors.
There's value in checks and balances. And there's value in having independence in the governor's office with respect to the legislature.
[W]e think the very term 'value investing' is redundant. What is 'investing' if it is not the act of seeking value at least sufficient to justify the amount paid? Consciously paying more for a stock than its calculated value -- in the hope that it can soon be sold for a still-higher price -- should be labeled speculation (which is neither illegal, immoral nor -- in our view -- financially fattening).
Nothing is to be rated higher than the value of the day.
Of higher value than any one leader is the cause.
There is no higher value in our society than integrity.
No matter how rich and prosperous, a nation without independence, cannot be subject to any behaviour before the humanity, at a higher level than serving.
Nothing should be valued higher than the value of the day.
The best relationship is one that does not foster too much independence nor too much dependence, but exists in the healthy interdependence zone.
More than anything, I think my connection to the sea has really helped me develop my independence and a sense of the importance and value of my own vision.
The Ministry places a rather higher value on my life than yours, I’m afraid.
Independence is of more value than any gifts; and to receive gifts is to lose it.