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First Principles: Seek Truth Steadily
“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” — George Washington
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Thought For the Day: Mankind Is Too Complex For Labels
“Labels are for the things men make, not for men. The most primitive man is too complex to be labeled.” – Rex Stout, novelist (1 Dec 1886-1975) The world would be all the poorer without his work. I find it … Continue reading
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Tagged Character, Complexity, Labels, Mankind, Mystery, Novelist, Rex Sout, Thought For the Day, Truth
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Virtue In the Vicious
Virtue In the Vicious by Michael Romani I don’t want to start a rumor Especially not one that might prove a tumor Wracking its damage on our society But looking back on the pages of history I will stand true … Continue reading
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Tagged Harsh, History, Legacy, Liberty, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Progressives, Regressive, Truth, Tyranny, United States, Virtue
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Zoo
The place is a madhouse You might call it a zoo From the biggest cat to smallest mouse What an interesting thing to do The question is who is who In this link of cages called a zoo Is the … Continue reading
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Tagged Animals, Cage, Daily Prompt, Dangerous, Humans, Photograph, Protection, Suspicion, Wordpress, zoo
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Thought For the Day: Be Willing To Bear Ridicule and Reproach For Truth’s Sake
“If I can do no more, let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth’s sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.” – Louisa May Alcott, … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocation, Integrity, Louisa May Alcott, Reform, Reproach, Responsibility, Ridicule, Thought For the Day, Truth, Victory
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First Principles: The Eyes of the World Cause the US To Be A Better Nation
“The eyes of the world being thus on our Country, it is put the more on its good behavior, and under the greater obligation also, to do justice to the Tree of Liberty by an exhibition of the fine fruits … Continue reading
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Tagged Examination, Example, Eyes, First Principles, Good Behavior, James Madison, Justice, Obligation, Tree of Liberty
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Of the Origin of Ideas – David Hume
Born on May 7, 1711, David Hume, was a Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and essayist until his passing on August 25, 1776. He is best known today for his system of empiricism, skepticism and naturalism. Hume proved very influential … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Classic Christmas I
Oh, I know.. it’s way too early in the season right? Well, since I am practically a Christmas baby, it’s a magical and wonderful time of the year for me. I know there are a thousand variations on the songs … Continue reading
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Tagged American Songbook, Carols, Christmas, Holiday, Music, Sonic Gems
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Thankfulness Takes Root
Based on a sermon around Romans 1:21 Thankfulness Takes Root by Michael Romani It’s not so hard to say Is it brother? Thank you God every day Do you feel it, brother? Every moment passes by And I have to … Continue reading
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Tagged Attitude, Blessings, Book of Romans, Created, Creator, Faithfulness, Gratitude, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Right Relationship, Thankfulness
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Snippet
Isn’t it funny how life comes and goes With all of its happiness and little woes Framed in little bits and snippets That you retain in your mind and with it The feelings that weigh so deep Down inside your … Continue reading
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Tagged Cherish, Daily Prompt, Family, Heart, Life, Love, Memories, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Precious, Snippet, Wordpress
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