Monthly Archives: March 2026

First Principles: The Happiness of Your Life Depends Upon the Quality of Your Thoughts

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” – Marcus Aurelius

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All the Noise In Rome

All the Noise In Romeby Michael DoyleHow then does one complete this?A dome must be in place for completeness.A thousand crazed ideas are heard in a jumble,But only one is stated with deafening meekness.There is only one way to refineThe … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Think Before You Speak. Is It True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind?

“THINK before you speak. Is it True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, Kind?” – Alan Redpath

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First Principles: We Have Staked the Future of All Our Political Constitutions Upon the Capacity of Each of Ourselves To Govern Ourselves According To the Moral Principles of the Ten Commandments

“We have staked the whole future of our new nation, not upon the power of government; far from it. We have staked the future of all our political constitutions upon the capacity of each of ourselves to govern ourselves according … Continue reading

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Meditation On the Boanerges

Mediation On the Boanerges by Michael DoyleSometimes we feel the fireWishing harshness to the wire.The Sons of Thunder felt this frustration,Impassioned to spread zeal across their nation.No, it’s not a bad thing, To live life with a bit of zing,Not … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Patience Is the Companion of Wisdom

“Patience is the companion of wisdom.” – St. Augustine

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First Principles: Humble Yourselves Before the Lord, and He Will Lift You Up

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10

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Nuremberg: History In Phase

Nuremberg: History In Phaseby Michael DoyleMay Seventh, Nineteen Forty-Five,The war in Europe came to an end.Those still living were glad to be alive.The lessons learned were a hopeless godsend.The inevitable capture of Hermann GöringSet off the events that became ongoing.These … Continue reading

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First Principles: The True Liberty of the Press Is Amply Secured By Permitting Every Man To Publish His Opinion

“The true liberty of the press is amply secured by permitting every man to publish his opinion; but it is due to the peace and dignity of society, to inquire into the motives of such publications, and to distinguish between … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Light Makes Photography. Embrace Light. Admire It. Love It. But Above All, Know Light.

“Light makes photography. Embrace light.” – George Eastman

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