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Thought For the Day: Consideration of Thought Does Not Mean Its Acceptance

Posted on December 12, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“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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Thought For the Day: The Truly Good and Wise Seek To Always Act Nobly

Posted on November 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The truly good and wise man will bear all kinds of fortune in a seemly way, and will always act in the noblest manner that the circumstances allow.” – Aristotle, in Nicomachean Ethics, Book I      

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Thought For the Day: The Mind and Heart Both Need To Be Educated

Posted on July 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”  –  Aristotle On the importance of learning, teaching and sharing ethical values: http://pages.stolaf.edu/ein/getting-started/why-study-ethics/ Should you wish to read Ethics  by Aristotle, it may be read in its entirety here: … Continue reading →

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