Category Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: Beware Lest You Lose the Substance By Grasping At the Shadow

Posted on February 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow.” – Aesop (c. 620–564 BC)

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In Memory of Presidents Day

Posted on February 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Although I truly believe there should be a separate Washington’s and Lincoln’s birthdays celebrated in the US, I get that I’ve been outvoted… soooo….. In memory of our fine presidents that we have had throughout our country’s history: Long … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Time Is the Fairest and Toughest Judge

Posted on February 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Time is the fairest and toughest judge.” -Edgar Quinet, historian (17 Feb 1803-1875)

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Thought For the Day: Everything I Understand, I Only Understand Because I Love

Posted on February 16, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“All, everything that I understand, I only understand because I love.” – Leo Tolstoy

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Thought For the Day: No One In This World Can Love A Girl More Than Her Father

Posted on February 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“No one in this world can love a girl more than her father.” – Michael Ratnadeepak A message to both of my little girls as I prepare to spend time alone with them for the first time in too long … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: In A World Full of Temporary Things, You Are My Perpetual Feeling

Posted on February 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“in a world full of temporary things you are a perpetual feeling.” ― Sanober Khan

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Thought For the Day: People Should Be As Concerned With Clearing the Innocent As Punishing the Guilty

Posted on February 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“I hear much of people’s calling out to punish the guilty, but very few are concerned to clear the innocent.” – Daniel Defoe (1660-1731)

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Thought For the Day: When You Open Your Heart To Patriotism, There Is No Room For Prejudice

Posted on February 12, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“When You Open Your Heart to Patriotism, There Is No Room for Prejudice” – Donald Trump

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Thought For the Day: We Are Too Great A Nation To Limit Ourselves To Small Dreams

Posted on February 12, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“We are too great a nation to limit ourselves to small dreams. We are not, as some would have us believe, doomed to an inevitable decline. I do not believe in a fate that will fall on us no matter … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Deepest Glory of Friendship Is the Spiritual Inspiration When You Discover Someone Else Believes In You and Trusts You

Posted on February 10, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to … Continue reading →

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