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Category Archives: Thought For the Day
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Samuel Johnson – Letter To Chesterfield
Born on September 18, 1709, Dr. Johnson was a poet, essayist, moralist, literary critic and lexicographer who made lasting contributions to English literature before his death on December 13, 1784. We have previously looked at Samuel Johnson’s life and … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Dishonest People Are Often So With Straight Faces
“I have known a vast quantity of nonsense talked about bad men not looking you in the face. Don’t trust that conventional idea. Dishonesty will stare honesty out of countenance, any day in the week, if there is anything to … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Dickens, Conventional, Dishonesty, Eye to Eye, Facade, Face to Face, Known, Thought For the Day, Unknowns
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Sonic Gems: The Mamas and the Papas – If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears
Performing from 1965 to 1968, the American folk rock group, The Mamas and The Papas became a defining force the counterculture’s music scene. The group was made up of John Philips, Denny Doherty, Cass Elliott and Michelle Philips. The group … Continue reading
Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Christopher Marlowe – Edward II
On February 26, 1564, the English playwright, poet and translator, Christopher Marlowe was born. Before his death on May 30, 1593, Marlowe had become the foremost Elizabethan tragedian of his day. It is touted that he was a great inspiration … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: True Belief Is In How We Live, Not Our Professed Creed
“True religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess.” – Louis Nizer, lawyer (6 Feb 1902-1994)
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Tagged Action, Belief, Character, Creed, Faith, Life, Louis Nizer, Thought For the Day, Truth, Words
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: 1001 Nights – Second Voyage of Sinbad
We have previously discussed both 1001 Nights as well the tale of Sinbad. This part tells the story of how he came to the land of the rocs and how Sinbad found a way to make a fortune in diamonds. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1001 Nights, Diamond, Harvard Classics, Roc, Sailor, Sinbad, The Arabian Nights, Voyage
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Sonic Gems: Love – Forever Changes
The American rock group Love was most prominent in the late 1960s and early 1970s. They were led by singer/songwriter Arthur Lee although some of their best known songs were written by Bryan MacLean. They were one of the first … Continue reading
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Tagged Arthur Lee, Forever Changes, Love, Sonic Gems, Summer of Love
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Thought For the Day: We Usually Give Ourselves the Worse Trouble
“I’ve never met a man who has given me as much trouble as myself.” – Dwight Moody
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Tagged Accountability, Dwight Moody, Responsibility, Self Deception, Sin, Theology, Thought For the Day, Trouble
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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Thomas Carlyle – Characteristics
Born on December 4, 1795, Scottish philosopher, writer, essayist, historian , mathematician and teacher Thomas Carlyle was considered one of the most important social commentators in the Victorian era. Aloha Promises Forever as previously discussed Carlyle’s life and legacy … Continue reading
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Tagged Characteristics, Essay, Harvard Classics, Philosophy, Scotland, Thomas Carlyle, Victorian Era
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Sonic Gems: KISS – Dressed To Kill
In 1973, KISS formed in New York City. The band’s original members were Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. Never all that much about the music, this band climbed to fame on its face paint, stage outfits … Continue reading
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