Tag Archives: Better

First Principles: It Is Better To Be Defeated Standing For A High Principle Than To Run By Committing Subterfuge

Posted on August 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

““It is better to be defeated standing for a high principle than to run by committing subterfuge.” – Grover Cleveland

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First Principles: It Would Be Better For Them To Have A Large Millstone Hung Around Their Neck and To Be Drowned In the Depths of the Sea Than To Cause One of These Little Ones To Stumble

Posted on July 19, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“It would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea than to cause one of these little ones to stumble” – Matthew 18:6

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Thought for the Day: Better Than A Thousand Hollow Words Is One Word That Brings Peace

Posted on July 12, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Better than a thousand hollow words is one word that brings peace.” – Buddha

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First Principles: It Is Better To Make A Mistake With Full Force of Your Being Than To Carefully Avoid Mistakes With A Trembling Spirit

Posted on July 11, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“It is better to make a mistake with full force of your being than to carefully avoid mistakes with a trembling spirit.” – Socrates

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First Principles: Governments Do Better Without Kings and Nobles Than With Them

Posted on April 24, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“We are teaching the world the great truth that Governments do better without Kings & Nobles than with them. The merit will be doubled by the other lesson that Religion Flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of … Continue reading →

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If We Never Said Hello

Posted on March 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

If We Never Said Helloby Michael DoyleMeet me where the sun setsI’ve never loved as much as I will, yetMeet me where our road endsAnd be my lifetime friendTell me all your secretsLet’s live a love of no regretsIn a … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Flowers Always Make People Better, Happier, and More Helpful; They Are Sunshine, Food and Medicine For the Soul

Posted on March 7, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” – Luther Burbank (7 Mar 1849-1926)

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First Principles: The Less Government Interferes With Private Pursuits, the Better For General Prosperity

Posted on February 24, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.” – Martin Van Buren

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Thought For the Day: You Know You’re In Love When You Can’t Fall Asleep Because Reality Is Finally Better Than Your Dreams

Posted on February 14, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” – Dr. Seuss

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Shifting Through the Ashes

Posted on February 6, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Shifting Through the Ashesby Michael DoyleStanding here talking close togetherYou say it’s for worse or for betterShifting through the ashes of an argumentCan you tell me, baby, where the money’s spent?You laugh and concede it as a steady needWaiting for … Continue reading →

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