Tag Archives: Anyone

Thought For the Day: Anyone Who Wishes To Become A Good Writer Should Endeavor, Before He (Or She) Allows Himself/Herself To Be Tempted By the More Showy Qualities, To Be Direct, Simple, Brief, Vigorous and Lucid

Posted on March 10, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Anyone who wishes to become a good writer should endeavour, before he allows himself to be tempted by the more showy qualities, to be direct, simple, brief, vigorous, and lucid.” – H.W. Fowler, lexicographer (10 Mar 1858-1933)

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Thought For the Day: Anyone Can Be Passionate, But It Takes Real Lovers To Be Silly

Posted on December 29, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Anyone can be passionate, but it takes real lovers to be silly.” – Rose Franken, author and playwright (28 Dec 1895-1988)

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Theatrical Dawg Bones Thrown

Posted on August 8, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

However much the director whines that he’s only got 2 1/2 hours to present his hip hop distortions of American history and however much he manages to make his errors rhyme and dance match the music’s time, I don’t appreciate … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is Wrong For Anyone, Anywhere To Believe In Anything Absent Sufficient Evidence

Posted on May 4, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“It is wrong always, everywhere, and for anyone, to believe anything upon insufficient evidence.” – William Kingdon Clifford, mathematician and philosopher (4 May 1845-1879) It takes a strong contrarian to look at all the impossibilities of life on our planet, … Continue reading →

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Bestest Friend

Posted on February 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

I was watching a bit heralding the advent of computers and all that has happened in so short a time. It’s true and it’s fascinating. But how long do you think it took me to think of the flipside? … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Let No One Pretend American Patriotism Who Would Attempt To Remove Christianity From Politics

Posted on December 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.” – George Washington

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Thought For the Day: Be Yourself

Posted on July 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Be yourself — it’s the one thing you can do better than anyone else.” – Ethel Merman

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Thought For the Day: Whether Prince or Pauper, All Are Prone To Abuse Power If Not Guided By Love of Truth and Virtue

Posted on July 9, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Anyone entrusted with power will abuse it if not also animated with the love of truth and virtue, no matter whether he be a prince, or one of the people.” – Jean de la Fontaine, poet and fabulist (8 Jul … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Work, Play and Rest With and On Purpose

Posted on March 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Work on Purpose, Play on Purpose, Rest on Purpose. Do not let yourself or anyone else waste your time.” -Izey Victoria Odiase

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Thought For the Day: To Be A Good Writer Be Direct, Clear and Simple First

Posted on March 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

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