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Category Archives: Thought For the Day
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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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini
We have previously discussed this master of Mannerism and his Autobiography previously. The man’s self importance is only matched by the interesting manner in which he conveys this sense into a compelling autobiography that should be read once by all. I would … Continue reading
Thought For the Day: Believing the Best Saves Trouble
“I always prefer to believe the best of everybody; it saves so much trouble.” — Rudyard Kipling A purportedly complete collection of his poems may be read here: https://www.poetryloverspage.com/poets/kipling/kipling_ind.html
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Tagged Belief, Best, Humanity, Paradigm, Poetry, Preference, Rudyard Kipling, Trouble
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Thought For the Day: Truth and Love Have Always Won
“When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers and tyrants, and for a time they can seem invincible. But in the end they always fall. Think … Continue reading
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Tagged Despair, Evil, Faith, Ghandi, Goodness, History, Inspiration, Love, Truth, Victory
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Sonic Gems: The Flaming Lips – Soft Bulletin
Formed in 1983 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, The Flaming Lips are an American rock band the relentlessly recorded several albums and EPs on indie label, Restless, before finally being signed with Warner. Their first release with Warner was She Don’t Use Jelly (1993). … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative, Pet Sounds, Soft Bulletin, Sonic Gems, Symphonic Rock, The Flaming Lips
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Thought For the Day: A Government That Loses Control of Finances, Loses Its Destiny
“When the world looks at us today, they see an American government that cannot live within its means. They see an American government that continues to borrow money that will mortgage the future of generations to come. The world knows … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Emerson, Lake and Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery
The English progressive rock supergroup , Emerson, Lake & Palmer formed in 1970. The band consisted of Keith Emerson on keys, Greg Lake as singer and bassist and percussionist Carl Palmer. With 48 million records sold world wide, they were … Continue reading
Sonic Gems: Christmas Classics II
Another 50 mostly American Songbook style Christmas songs. Let’s face it Christmas hits the heart when it’s crooned. We hope you enjoy these!!
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Tagged American Songbook, Celebration, Christmas Classics, Music, Pop, Sonic Gems
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