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Consent of the Governed

Continuing in a series of poems about the establishment of our republican form of government and life under the rule of law as set out in our constitution: Consent of the Governed by Michael Doyle The standards are set by … Continue reading

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An Examination of Novels

When it comes to fiction, there is no greater work of prose than the novel. An Examination of Novels by Michael Doyle A fiction in prose of a certain extent Presented in many ways of palatable content How further might … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Re-Reading Literary Classics Allows A Person To See More Of Themselves Than Before

“When you re-read a classic, you do not see more in the book than you did before; you see more in yourself than there was before”. – Clifton Fadiman, editor and critic (15 May 1904-1999)        

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Thought For the Day: Reading the Classics Is Fundamental to Culture

“You don’t have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.”  – Ray Bradbury With this idea in mind, I am pleased to announce an additional phase of Aloha Promises Forever’s implementation.  From today … Continue reading

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