Monthly Archives: May 2026

Art and the Artist

Art and the Artistby Michael DoyleIt isn’t much of a choiceAn artist must feel their voice.Of course, money means something,But it’s in no way everything.It’s better to go down in gloryThan to never live one’s story.The fight is the undivided … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Anyone Who Believes In Indefinite Growth On A Physically Finite Planet Is Either Mad Or An Economist

“Anyone who believes in indefinite growth on a physically finite planet is either mad or an economist” – David Attenborough

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First Principles: Persistence and Determination Alone Are Omnipotent

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated … Continue reading

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All Blessings Given

All Blessings Givenby Michael DoyleRejoicing in the day made,I am happy and unafraid.All debt has been paidBy Jesus, may He be praised.The Holy Spirit overflows,And my love of God grows and grows.These are the blessed days.I and mine walk in … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The One Who Plants Trees, Knowing That He Will Never Sit In Their Shade, Has At Least Started To Understand the Meaning of Life

“The one who plants trees, knowing that he will never sit in their shade, has at least started to understand the meaning of life.“ – Rabindranath Tagore

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First Principle: In Every Human Beast, God Has Implanted A Principle, Which We Call Love of Freedom; It Is Impatient of Oppression, and Pants For Deliverance

“In every human Beast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; it is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance.” – Phillis Wheatley

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Thought For the Day: Night Conceals A World But Reveals A Universe

“Night conceals a world but reveals a universe.” – Robert Browning

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First Principles: Learning Is Not Attained By Chance, It Must Be Sought For With Ardor and Diligence

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.” – Abigail Adams

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Mistakes of the Conscience

Mistakes of the Conscienceby Michael DoyleSometimes secrets spill out over drink.This is especially true when we overthink.Guilt makes us say we’re better than that.But we’re only human, as a matter of fact.At first, even the iconic, troubled German JewWhispered to … Continue reading

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The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)

The Wrong of the Right (The Right of the Wrong)by Michael DoyleConspiracies accuse innocence of complicity.It’s how inconveniences become simplicity.Those that do not fit into shame or graceAre awkwardly hammered into their needed place.Ugly images shown cannot be left behind.They … Continue reading

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