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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Theory
From time to time throughout mankind’s history We have found ourselves bound to things of theory Today’s rage is to posit a Theory of Everything While at the same time admitting that we know nothing Now how about that, isn’t … Continue reading
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Tagged Atheism, Belief, Daily Prompt, God, Gravity, Particles, String Theory, Theory, Universal, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: Consideration of Thought Does Not Mean Its Acceptance
“It is the mark of an educated man to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” — Aristotle (384-322 BC) Greek philosopher Sometimes deep contemplation on the thoughts of others sharpens your own that are contrary. Consider the above. … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Aristotle, Comprehension, Consideration, Education, Multiple Sides, Non-Acceptance, Understand
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First Principles: Useful Law Needs To Be Able To Be Easily Read and Understood
“It will be of little avail to the people, that the laws are made by men of their own choice, if the laws be so voluminous that they cannot be read, or so incoherent that they cannot be understood.” – … Continue reading
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Tagged Coherent, Constitution, Federalist No. 62, First Principles, Government, James Madison, Law, Legislation, Read, The People, Understood, Volume
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Let There Be
Let There Be by Michael Romani Let there be a loving way In the claiming of our day To lift burdens and release Bringing to us our peace Going to church in glory Repeating His story As it is … Continue reading
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Tagged Burden, Connection, Direction, Glory, Guidance, Handhold, Peace, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Prayer
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Sonic Gems: Frank Sinatra – A Jolly Christmas From Frank Sinatra
An iconic American singer, actor, and producer, Francis Albert Sinatra was born on December 12, 1915 and passed away on May 14, 1998. He was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century having sold … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Plutarch’s Lives – Alcibiades
Aloha Promises Forever has previously discussed both Plutarch and his parallel biographies known as Plutarch’s Lives . In this post, we will discuss Alcibiades. Alcibiades, son of Cleinias, lived from approximately c. 450 – 404 BC and was a prominent Athenian … Continue reading
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Tagged Alcibiades, Athens, Biography, Harvard Classics, History, Military, Peloponnesian War, Plutarch, Plutarch's Lives
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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Elegance
There is something about a slow dance Embraced in your arms, I have no chance You might say I’m happily in happenstance A special sort of willing victim of circumstance Caught up in the web you’ve weaved in your spell … Continue reading
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Tagged Daily Prompt, Dance, Elegance, Jazz, Lady, Love, Wordpress
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Thought For the Day: The Difference Between Clever and Smart Is Important
“You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.” – Naguib Mahfouz, writer, Nobel laureate (11 Dec 1911-2006)
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Tagged Answers, Characteristics, Clever, Distinguish, Naguib Mahfouz, Nobel Laurete, Questions, Thought For the Day, Wise, Writer
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