Tag Archives: Cowardice

Thought For the Day: Conscience Asks the Question, “Is It Right?”

Posted on January 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Cowardice asks the question, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, “Is it politic?” Vanity asks the question, “Is it popular?” But, conscience asks the question, “Is it right?” And there comes a time when one must take a position … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: I Don’t Think That Combat Has Ever Been Written About Truthfully; It Has Always Been Described In Terms of Bravery and Cowardice

Posted on November 6, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“I don’t think that combat has ever been written about truthfully; it has always been described in terms of bravery and cowardice. I won’t even accept these words as terms of human reference any more. And anyway, hell, they don’t … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: There Comes A Time When One Must Take A Position That Is Neither Safe, Nor Politic, Nor Popular But One Must Take It Because One’s Conscience Tells One That It Is Right

Posted on January 15, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

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Thought For the Day: Censorship Is the Commonest Social Blasphemy Because It Is Mostly Concealed, Built Into Us By Indolence, Self-Interest and Cowardice

Posted on November 11, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Censorship is the commonest social blasphemy because it is mostly concealed, built into us by indolence, self-interest and cowardice.” – John Osborne (1929-1994)

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Shrunken Jesus

Posted on June 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

It’s a paradox really… Shrunken Jesus by Michael Doyle We trust as we say with our might Believing as we will in truth and light That Jesus has the power to save our souls Then in whispers we wonder at … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: To Know What Is Right and Not Do It Is the Worst Cowardice

Posted on January 16, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“To Know What Is Right and Not Do It Is the Worst Cowardice.” – Confucius

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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 →