Monthly Archives: August 2025

Thought For the Day: First Say To Yourself What You Would Be; and Then Do What You Have To Do

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” – Epictetus 

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Something Beyond Beautiful

Something Beyond Beautifulby Michael DoyleWhen the hurricanes pass me by,And I realize that I did not die.I go to the place where the river flows,That quiet place where nobody goes.I find that passion has ruled my game,And my character has … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Test of Leadership Is Not To Put Greatness Into Humanity, But To Elicit It, For the Greatness Is Already There

“The test of  leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.” – James Buchanan

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Thought For the Day: No Philosophers So Thoroughly Comprehend Us As Dogs and Horses

“No philosophers so thoroughly comprehend us as dogs and horses.” – Herman Melville

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