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Writer, poet, musician, surfer, father of two princesses.

First Principles: Promote, Then, As An Object of Primary Importance, Institutions For the General Diffusion of Knowledge…It Is Essential That Public Opinion Should Be Enlightened

“Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” – George Washington, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Courage Is the Most Important of All the Virtues Because Without Courage, You Can’t Practice Any Other Virtue Consistently

“Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can’t practice any other virtue consistently.” – Maya Angelou

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In the Hope of Perseverance

In the Hope of Perseveranceby Michael DoyleTo live and love as if ChristI’ll live in His promiseGod’s sacrifice is the gain of ChristThere is no compromiseThe little that I give, does not compareTo the gain in escaping the snareI know … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Great Difficulties May Be Surmounted By Patience and Perseverance

“Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.” – Abigail Adams

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First Principles: We Also Glory In Our Sufferings, Because We Know That Suffering Produces Perseverance; Perseverance, Character; Character, Hope

“(W)e also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” – Romans 5:3-4

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Merle Oberon

Merle Oberonby Michael DoyleIt doesn’t matter what screen she’s onHere’s to the legendary Merle OberonIn 1935, she set eyes and minds reelingPlaying the heroine with thought and feelingSouth Asian, yet with Javanese eyesHer ascent had come with some surpriseAs Goldwyn … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Supreme Art of War Is To Subdue the Enemy Without Fighting

“The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” – Sun Tzu

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Thought For the Day: The First Thing To Decide Before You Walk Into Any Negotiation Is What To Do If the Other Fellow Says ‘No’

“The first thing to decide before you walk into any negotiation is what to do if the other fellow says ‘no’.” – Ernest Bevin

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Signs of Peace In An Artificial World

Signs of Peace In An Artificial Worldby Michael DoyleI grew up strong and being taught what it meansTo walk justly and forthright with other human beingsThis meant that one didn’t have to fight to be a manThrowing one’s weight around … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Education Is Not Complete Unless We Teach Our Children Not Only How To Read and Write But the Difference Between Right and Wrong

“Education is not complete unless we teach our children not only how to read and write but the difference between right and wrong.” – George H. W. Bush

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