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Thought For the Day: Mediocrity Knows Nothing Higher Than Itself, But Talent Instantly Recognizes Genius
“Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius.” – Arthur Conan Doyle
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First Principles: All Greatness of Character Is Dependent On Individuality
“All greatness of character is dependent on individuality. The man who has no other existence than that which he partakes in common with all around him, will never have any other than an existence of mediocrity.” – James F. Cooper
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Tagged Character, Common, Dependent, Existence, First Prnciples, Greatess, Individuality, James F. Cooper, Mediocrity
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Slaves To the Game
Slaves To the Gameby Michael DoyleI might need another look.But I’m not sure,That life is as good as the book.It’s more something we endure.A few more steps down the wrong road,We’re still waiting for the good plot to unfold.I was … Continue reading
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Tagged Afraid, Attic, Book, Childhood, Darkneness, Diamond Amnesia, Endure, Game, Lfe, Light, Look, Poetry and Poems, Sadness, Secret, Slave, Steps, Truth, Unfold, Wrong Road
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Thought For the Day: You Have Power Over Your Mind -Not Over Outside Events. Realize This, and You Will Find Strength
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius
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First Principles: Where the Love of God Is Perfected and the True Spirit of Government Watchfully Attended To, A Tenderness Toward All Creatures Will Be Experienced
“I believe that where the love of God is perfected and the true spirit of government watchfully attended to, a tenderness toward all creatures will be experienced, and a care felt in us that we do not lessen that sweetness … Continue reading
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Tagged Expereience, First Principles, Government, John Woolman, Love of God, Prefected, Tenderness, True Spirit
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His Glory Forever
His Glory Foreverby Michael DoyleWhen the day comes to length,The Lord’s joy is my strength.There in the love that’s showingIs His love always overflowing.On Sunday mornings, I keepMy smile that runs ever deep.In God, it begins and endsLike blessings from … Continue reading
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Tagged Belief, Best Friend, Blessings, Console, Day, Deep, Discern, Forever, Glory, God, Goodness, His Love, Holly Spirit, Hope, Hour, In God, Jesus, Joy, Keep, Kingdom, Lean, Lessons, Love, Overflowing, Poetry and Poems, Power, Promise, Showing, Smile, Soul, Story, Strength, Sunday Morning, Waver, Worship
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First Principles: One Great Object of the Constitution Was To Restrain Majorities From Oppressing Minorities Or Encroaching Upon Their Just Rights
“One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights.” – James K. Polk
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Tagged Constitution, Encroachment, First Principles, James K. Polk, Majority, Minority, Object, Opression, Restraint, Rights
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Thought For the Day: Your Gifts Lie In the Place Where Your Values, Passions, and Strengths Meet. Discovering That Place Is the First Step Toward Sculpting Your Masterpiece, Your Life
“Your gifts lie in the place where your values, passions and strengths meet. Discovering that place is the first step toward sculpting your masterpiece, Your Life.” – Michelangelo
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Tagged Discovery, First Step, Giift, Masterpiiece, Meet, Michelangelo, Passion, Sculpt, Strength, Thought For the Day, Value, Your Life
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Old Souls Never Die
Old Souls Never Dieby Michael DoyleOne by one, I see life slide by,Watching beautiful souls die.I’ve learned to silently cry,And understand, no one truly dies.It is just another glimmer of beauty done,As I say goodbye, one by one.I know who … Continue reading
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Tagged Beautiful Souls, Best of Lves, Clandestine Eyes, Control, Dear Friend, Death, Debt, Done, Forgiven, Glimmer, Goodbye, Harbor, Human Soul, Last Breath, Loop, Loving Monument, Naked Eye, Old Souls, Passing Year, Pleaed, Poetry and Poems, Priceless, Raindrops, Remey, Silent Cry, Soul Shine, Soup, Sun, Tears, Thoughts, Transient Days, Truth, Well Lived In, Youth
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Welcome To the Year of the Fire Horse
Welcome To the Year of the Fire Horse 2026For the first time in 60 years, the Lunar New Year is the Year of the Fire Horse. Chinese Astrology cycles through 12 signs, and each sign has five elements: Water, wood, … Continue reading
