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Thought For the Day: All Opinions Are Not Equal
“All opinions are not equal. Some are a very great deal more robust, sophisticated and well supported in logic and argument than others.” – Douglas Adams, in The Salmon of Doubt (2002)
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Sonic Gems: Bing Crosby – Merry Christmas
On May 3, 1903, Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby Jr., was born to become a renown American singer and actor before his passing on October 14, 1977. His signature bass-baritone voice helped him become of the best selling record artists of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bing Crosby, Childhood, Memories, Merry Christmas, Sonic Gems, White Christmas
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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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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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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
