Category Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: The Most Certain Test By Which We Can Judge Whether A Country Is Really Free Is the Amount of Security Enjoyed By Minorities

Posted on January 10, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The most certain test by which we can judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities.” –Lord Acton (John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton), historian (10 Jan 1834-1902)

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Thought For the Day: One’s Life Has Value So Long As One Attributes Value To the Life of Others, By Means of Love, Friendship, Indignation, and Compassion

Posted on January 9, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation, and compassion.” -Simone de Beauvoir, author and philosopher (9 Jan 1908-1986)

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Thought For the Day: The Secret of Breaking Rules In A Way That Works Is Understanding What the Rules Are In the First Place

Posted on January 8, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The secret of breaking rules in a way that works is understanding what the rules are in the first place.” – Rick Wakeman

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Thought For the Day: This Is the Secret of Life: the Self Lives Only By Dying, Finds Its Identity (and Its Happiness) Only By Self-Forgetfulness, Self-Giving, Self-Sacrifice, and Agape Love

Posted on January 7, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“This is the secret of life: the self lives only by dying, finds its identity (and its happiness) only by self-forgetfulness, self-giving, self-sacrifice, and agape love.” – Peter Kreeft

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Saturday At the Movies: Schindler’s List

Posted on January 6, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

In this age of growing antisemiticsm, it is fitting that Better Together Forever is holding a viewing of the award winning Schindler’s List. This film serves as a stark reminder of the Holocaust and those who attempted their best to … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Wise Man Does Not Discriminate; He Gathers All the Shreds of Light, From Wherever They May Come

Posted on January 6, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The wise man does not discriminate; he gathers all the shreds of light, from wherever they may come.” – Umberto Eco

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Thought For the Day: What We See Here Is An Example of the Final Corruption of Our Most Elite Institutions

Posted on January 5, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“What we see here is an example of the final corruption of our most elite institutions. Can Harvard recover? Yes. Will it recover? No. These problems are too ingrained.” – former Reagan Education Secretary Bill Bennett https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/harvard-claudine-gay-resignation-final-corruption-elite-institutions-william-bennett “Calling for the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: People Who Demand Neutrality In Any Situation Are Usually Not Neutral But In Favor of the Status Quo

Posted on January 4, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“People who demand neutrality in any situation are usually not neutral but in favor of the status quo.” -Max Eastman, journalist and poet (4 Jan 1883-1969)

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Thought For the Day: The Saddest Aspect of Life Right Now Is That Science Gathers Knowledge Faster Than Society Gathers Wisdom

Posted on January 3, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.– Isaac Asimov

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Thought For the Day: For Attractive Lips, Speak Words of Kindness. For Lovely Eyes, Seek Out the Good In People. For A Slim Figure, Share Your Food With the Hungry

Posted on January 2, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry. For beautiful hair, let a child run his fingers through it once a day. … Continue reading →

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