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First Principles: A Good Government Supports Education and the Spread of Knowledge and Wisdom
“A nation under a well regulated government, should permit none to remain uninstructed. It is monarchical and aristocratical government only that requires ignorance for its support.” – Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1792
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Tagged Aristrocratic, Education, First Principles, Good Governance, Ignorance, Nation, Rights of Man, Thomas Paine
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Dunkirk Evacuation
Dunkirk Evacuation by Michael Romani Trapped at the water’s edge Pushed to the continental ledge Praying for deliverance Barely hanging on through perseverance Desperate for a needed miracle Brave men pushed to edge of being hysterical That what I saw … Continue reading
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Tagged Beach, Continent, Deliverance, Dunkirk, Evacuation, Heroes, Hope, Miracle, Perservance, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Port, Retreat, World War
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Suddenly
Suddenly, I have found the truth of your emotions Instantly disregarding all of my previous notions What I thought were charms were ill founded potions Weaving your dark magic like only so much commotion With a few words from your … Continue reading
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Tagged Catfish, Chance, Chemistry, Commotion, Daily Prompt, Doubt, Emotions, Mystery, Notions, Online Romance, Potions, Suddenly, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: You Become Responsible Forever For What You Have Tamed
“And the fox said to the little prince: men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author and aviator (1900-1944)
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Tagged Allegory, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Forever, Fox, Little Prince, Remember, Responsibile, Tamed, Thought For the Day, Truth
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First Principles: Each Branch of Government Is Co-Equal In Interpreting the Constitution
“My construction of the constitution is very different from that you quote. It is that each department is truly independent of the others, and has an equal right to decide for itself what is the meaning of the constitution in … Continue reading
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Tagged Branches, Consitution, Construction, Equal, First Principles, Independence, Thomas Jefferson
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Wonder
So cold these thoughts They leave me wondering Stone cold these thoughts From all of my blundering I need something to warm me up Just a bit of chocolate from my cup Yesterday is so very gone There’s no percentage … Continue reading
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Tagged Blundering, Cold, Daily Prompt, Hanging On, Hot Chocolate, Memories, Permanent, Stone, Temporary, Thoughts, Warmth, Wonder, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: Always Have More Than One Thought
“Nothing is more dangerous than an idea when it’s the only one you have.” – Emile Chartier, philosopher (3 Mar 1868-1951)
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Tagged Dangerous, Emile Chartier, Exlcusive, Idea, Multi Tasking, Nothing, Philosophy, Thought For the Day
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First Principles: The Promotion of Trade Offers Stability
“Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand: neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing … Continue reading
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Tagged Commercial Policy, Equal, First Principles, George Washington, Harmony, Impartial, Nations, Stable, Trade
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Francis Bacon – Of Judicature
Aloha Promises Forever has previously touched on the life and legacy of philosopher, statesman and jurist Francis Bacon. On March 7, 1616, he was made Keeper of the Seal of England. This brings cause to remember again his The Essays and Essayes, … Continue reading
WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Uncompromising
I don’t mean to be overanalyzing But what made you my true north Was I thought you were uncompromising In always living up to our true worth I believed you would never lie As events have turned I cannot deny … Continue reading
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Tagged Analysis, Belief, Daily Prompt, Deliberate, Deny, Events, Hurt, Lie, Misconception, Opened Eyes, Self Deception, Surprise, True North, Truth, Turn, Uncompromising, Wordpress, Worth
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