Tag Archives: Character

Thought For the Day: Family Is the Main Source of Education For Children

Posted on November 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The group consisting of mother, father and child is the main educational agency of mankind.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

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Thought For the Day: Duty, Honor, Country, Service and Sacrifice Are the Hallmarks of Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“My estimate of him was formed on the battlefields many, many years ago, and has never changed. I regarded him then, as I regard him now, as one of the world’s noblest figures; not only as one of the finest … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A Person’s Character Is Shown Best In What They Do When No One Is Watching

Posted on October 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” – John Wooden

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Thought For the Day: A Nation Must Maintain Its Character and Ideals By Regulating Reasonable Immigration

Posted on October 27, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“No country can maintain its character and purpose if it has what amounts to open borders. A common language is lost, there are fewer incentives to assimilate and immigrants can bring with them their own agendas and objectives. The hyphenating … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Humans Should be Judged On Their Character And Not the Color of Their Skin

Posted on August 29, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’ … I have a dream that … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Shadow of A Man Is Determined By Character

Posted on August 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Every great institution is the lengthened shadow of a single man. His character determines the character of the organization.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer and philosopher (25 May 1803-1882)

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On Objectivity No. 2

Posted on August 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

The recent encounter between CNN reporter Acosta and the Presidential Press Secretary Sanders is only one of many contemporary signs that objectivity and professionalism of the press has gone by the way side. My response to this and the nearly … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Principles and Character Should Be Our Guide In Electing Candidates, Not Religious Denomination

Posted on July 22, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“In selecting men for office, let principle be your guide. Regard not the particular sect or denomination of the candidate — look to his character.” – Noah Webster, 1789

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Thought For the Day: Carve Your Name On Hearts, Not A Marbled Tombstone

Posted on July 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you will remember. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.” – Charles Spurgeon

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First Principles: The Private Character Serves to Instruct On Public Persons

Posted on May 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The public cannot be too curious concerning the characters of public men.” – Samuel Adams (1775)

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