Category Archives: Thought For the Day

An Educated Mind Cannot Be Enslaved

Posted on September 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“What is the one thing [slaves] were not allowed to do?” Learn to read. Learn to write. The punishment would have been severe for that. And the reason for that is simple: It’s because an educated mind cannot be enslaved.” … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I’m So Full of What Is Right I Can’t See What Is Good

Posted on September 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“I’m so full of what is right / I can’t see what is good.” – Neil Peart, musician, songwriter, and author (12 Sep 1952-2020)

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Thought For the Day: In the Courts of Law, One has the Constitutional Right To Face One’s Accusers and To Have Them Cross-Examined. In the Political Court, One Has No Such Rights.

Posted on September 12, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“In courts of law one has a constitutional right to face one’s accusers and to have them cross-examined. In the political court one has no such rights. Slander and innuendo are the norm.” – Cal Thomas

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Thought For the Day: Speak Up For Those Who Cannot Speak For Themselves

Posted on September 11, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Speak Up For Those Who Cannot Speak For Themselves”– Proverbs 31:8

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Thought For the Day: The True Work of Art Is But A Shadow of the Divine Perfection

Posted on September 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The true work of art is but a shadow of the divine perfection.” – Michelangelo on the unveiling of his iconic “David” statue in Florence, Italy, September 8, 1504

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Thought For the Day: Unlimited Power Is Apt To Corrupt the Minds of Those Who Possess It

Posted on September 9, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it.” – William Pitt Sr. (1708-1778)

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Thought For the Day: Being Brave Means To Know Something Is Scary, Difficult and Dangerous and Doing It Anyway Because the Possibility of Winning the Fight Is Worth the Chance of Losing It

Posted on September 8, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Being brave means to know something is scary, difficult and dangerous and doing it anyway because the possibility of winning the fight is worth the chance of losing it.” – Emilie Autumn

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Thought For the Day: Love Is the Answer, At Least Most of the Questions In My Heart

Posted on September 7, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Love Is the Answer, At Least For Most of the Questions In My Heart.” – Jack Johnson

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Thought For the Day: In My Deepest Troubles, I Frequently Would Wrench Myself From the Persons Around Me and Retire To Some Secluded Part of Our Noble Forests

Posted on September 6, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“In my deepest troubles, I frequently would wrench myself from the persons around me and retire to some secluded part of our noble forests.” – John James Audubon

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Thought For the Day: The Meaning of Life Is To Find Your Gift. The Purpose of Life Is To Give It Away

Posted on September 5, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The Meaning of Life Is To Find Your Gift. The Purpose of Life Is to Give It Away.” – Pablo Picasso

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