Monthly Archives: March 2026

First Principles: Religion Is the Only Valid Base of Morals and That Morals Are the Only Possible Support of Free Governments

“Religion is the only solid Base of morals and that Morals are the only possible Support of free governments.” – Gouverneur Morris

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Oracle Reliance

Oracle Relianceby Michael DoyleWhen forever is overLet’s not fade into zero.Crippled, like a soul bent over,Tomorrow is looking for its hero.Setting heaven on fire,We cut and run, prospecting for sorrow.There’s an interference known as desire.I hope it gets us to … Continue reading

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First Principles: The Law Established By the Creator…Extends Over the Whole Globe, Is Everywhere and At All Times Binding Upon Mankind

“The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind.” – Rufus King

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Thought For the Day: To Know Each Other Is the Best Way To Understand Each Other. To Understand Each Other Is the Only Way To Love Each Other

“To know each other is the best way to understand each other. To understand each other is the only way to love each other.” – Michelangelo

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Let God’s Love Flow

Let God’s Love Flowby Michael DoyleLook at what the Lord has done.He’s gone and set me free.By the power of the Father and the Son.Their truth brings our liberty.Here through my famished dignity,I experience my damaged humanity.Serious business finished on … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Of All Tyrannies Sincerely Exercised For the Good of Its Victims May Be the Most Oppressive

“Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive.” – C.S. Lewis

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First Principles: If We Fail To Check the Power of the Judiciary, I Predict That We Will Eventually Live Under Judicial Tyranny

“Power is the great evil with which we are contending. We have divided power between three branches of government and erected checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. However, where is the check on the power of the judiciary? … Continue reading

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A Life’s Quest For Wisdom

A Life’s Quest For Wisdomby Michael DoyleThe quest for wisdom is one for which we yearn,There is so much of life that even as we learn,We cannot help but see for ourselves as we analyze,There is so much more than … Continue reading

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First Principles: My First Wish Is, To See This Plague of Mankind Banished From the Earth, and the Sons and Daughters of This World Employed In More Pleasing and Innocent Amusements

“My first wish is, to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in more pleasing and innocent amusements, than in preparing implements, and exercising them, for the destruction of … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: A Constant Inner Smile, A Smile To Oneself Insured Health, Happiness, and Longevity…Smiling To Yourself Is Like Basking In Love

“In ancient China, the Taoists taught that a constant inner smile, a smile to oneself, insured health, happiness and longevity. Why? Smiling to yourself is like basking in love: you become your own best friend. Living with an inner smile … Continue reading

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