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

— John R. Dallas Jr.

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.

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

— John R. Dallas Jr.

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

— John R. Dallas Jr.

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 consequentialism.

— John R. Dallas Jr.

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.

Memory Lane always seems to be under reconstruction.

— John R. Dallas Jr.

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

— John R. Dallas Jr.

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

— John R. Dallas Jr.

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.