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First Principles: Naked I Came From My Mother’s Womb, and Naked I Shall Return There; the Lord Gave, and the Lord Has Taken Away; Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
“Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I shall return there; the Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” – Job 1:21 NIV
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Tagged Blessed, First Principles, Gave, Job 1:21 NV, Mother's Womb, Naked, Name, Return, Take, The Lord
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Living A Quiet Apology
Living A Quiet Apologyby Michael DoyleWorking a little love for opportunity,In the neighborhood, it’s new for meTo try to get a little somethingThat might free me up to sing. Climbing in through the window,Hoping to hide in the shadows.We tussle, … Continue reading
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Tagged Climb, Door, Family, Free Me Up, Hide, Life, Live, Living Poor, Love, Neighborhood, Opportuity, Poetry and Poems, Quiet Apology, Shaow, Sing, Something, Window
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First Principles: The Ultimate Notion of Right Is That Which Tends To the Universal Good; and When One’s Acting In A Certain Manner Has This Tendency He Has A Right Thus To Act
“The ultimate notion of right is that which tends to the universal good; and when one’s acting in a certain manner has this tendency he has a right thus to act.” – Francis Hutcheson
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Tagged Act, Certain Manner, First Prnciples, Francis Hutchenson, Right, Tend, Tendency, Universal Good
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Thought For the Day: Peace Requires Something Far More Difficult Than Revenge Or Merely Turning the Other Cheek; It Requires Empathizing With the Fears and Unmet Needs That Provide the Impetus
“Peace requires something far more difficult than revenge or merely turning the other cheek; it requires empathizing with the fears and unmet needs that provide the impetus for people to attack each other. Being aware of these feelings and needs, … Continue reading
Finding Life As It Is
Finding Life As It Isby Michael DoyleEach of us can be heroes of our own storyFrom the humblest beginnings, we can find glory.Childbirth is a mix of care and witticismWhen what’s needed is optimism.We can hope, but it’s a kind … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Conveniece, Deliberatonn, Faith, Family, Glory, Heores, Humble Beginniings, Letters, Life, Love, Name, Numbers, Optimism, Own Story, Patiience, Poetry and Poems, Stars
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Thought For the Day: If Money Is Your Hope For Independence You Will Never Have It. The Only Real Security That A Man Will Have In This World Is A Reserve of Knowledge, Experience, and Ability
“If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.” – Henry Ford
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Tagged Ability, Experiece, Henry Ford, Independence, Knowledge, Money, Real Security, Reserve, Thought For the Day, World
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First Principles: What Is the Most Sacred Duty and the Greatest Source of Our Security In A Republic? An Inviolable Respect for the Constitution and Laws
“What is the most sacred duty and the greatest source of our security in a Republic? An inviolable respect for the Constitution and Laws.” – Alexander Hamilton For the millionth time, we in the US live in a Republic under … Continue reading
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Tagged Alexander Hamilton, Constitution, First Prrinciples, Inviolable Respect, Law, Republic, Sacred Dutty, Security, Source
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Thought For the Day: What Is the Essence of Life? To Serve Others and To Do Good
“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” – Aristotle
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First Principles: A Little Science Estranges A Man From God; A Lot of Science Brings Him Back
“A little science estranges a man from God; a lot of science brings him back.” – Francis Bacon
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Tagged Back, Estrange, First Priciples, Francis Bacon, Go, Mankind, Science
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ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER 