Tag Archives: Conduct

First Principles: The Good Moral Character Needed To Lead A Republic Requires Being Both Learned and Virtuous

Posted on October 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A good moral character is the first essential in a man, and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible, and your conduct here may stamp your character through life. It is therefore highly important that you should … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Be Respected and Trusted, We Must Keep Our Agreements

Posted on August 28, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“States, like individuals, who observe their engagements, are respected and trusted: while the reverse is the fate of those who pursue an opposite conduct.” – Alexander Hamilton (1790)

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First Principles: Pursue Your Principles To Your Death

Posted on July 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Stay Strong Even In Distress

Posted on June 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

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Thought For the Day: Always Do Today What You Will Wish You Had Done Tomorrow

Posted on April 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“If we are ever in doubt about what to do, it is a good rule to ask ourselves what we shall wish on the morrow that we had done.” – John Lubbock (1834-1913)

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First Principles: A Good Moral Character Is the First Essential In A Man

Posted on April 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“[A] good moral character is the first essential in a man, and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible, and your conduct here may stamp your character through life. It is therefore highly important that you should … Continue reading →

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First Principles: From Youth We Must Strive To Be Learned and Virtuous

Posted on March 24, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

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Thought For the Day: The Best Defense Is A Strong Offense

Posted on October 18, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“One sword keeps another in the sheath.” —George Herbert (1593-1633) An armed society where there is almost no disparity of force is likely the only way to ensure a truly peaceful society. To the bully and other violent persons, the … Continue reading →

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