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In the Truth of Poetry
In the Truth of Poetryby Michael DoyleLife, it seems in as far as it is reachableIs filled with those moments that are teachableOne of the most powerful of lessons to learnIs the ability to quick study, determine and discernA poem … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: Poetry Is A Sort of Homecoming
“Poetry is a sort of homecoming.” – Paul Celan, poet and translator (23 Nov 1920-1970)
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First Principals: Whatever May Be Our Wishes, Our Inclination or the Dictates of Our Passions, They Cannot Alter the States of Facts and Evidence
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclination, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” – John Adams (1770)
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Finally Stilled
Finally Stilledby Michael DoyleWe dance our danceWhispering our romanceUnder the Milky WayFinding tomorrow every dayIn every touch that we shareFinding truth revealed in careKnowing loneliness in our absenceFinding need for each other’s presenceSome say love is a form of weaknessThey … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: If Liberty Is Worth Keeping and Free Representative Government Worth Saving, We Must Stand For All American Fundamentals – Not Some, But All
“If liberty is worth keeping and free representative government worth saving, we must stand for all American fundamentals — not some, but all. All are woven into the great fabric of our national well-being. We cannot hold fast to some … Continue reading
First Principles: The Second Office of This Government Is Honorable and Easy, the First Is But A Splendid Misery
“The second office of this government is honorable & easy, the first is but a splendid misery.” – Thomas Jefferson (1797)
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First Principles: Observe Good Faith and Justice Towards All Nations. Cultivate Peace and Harmony With All
“Observe good faith and justice towards all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.” – George Washington
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Thought For the Day: It Is Easier To Lead Men To Combat, Stirring Up Their Passion, Than To Restrain Them and Direct Them Toward the Patient Labors of Peace
“It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.” – Andre Gide, author, Nobel laureate (1869-1951)
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Petra Reexamined
Petra Reexaminedby Michael DoyleThere is an ancient city in which Nabataeans dweltThat is more carved than could be thought of as builtThis city of beauty and wonder is a World Heritage siteIt belongs to all of humanity by our noble … Continue reading
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Thought For the Day: When Democrats Say They Want ‘Unity’, What They Really Mean Is They Want Submission
“When Democrats say they want ‘unity,’ what they really mean is they want submission.” – Sean Davis
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