Tag Archives: Duty

First Principles: Promote the Well Being of Your Community

Posted on November 3, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I have always, from my earliest youth, rejoiced in the felicity of my fellow-men; and have ever considered it as the indispensable able duty of every member of society to promote, as far as in him lies, the prosperity of … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Brave

Posted on October 18, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

This is still the land of the free and the brave No matter how many among us are knaves A land with its allegiance made to freedom Where the people rule, not a kingdom Where we salute the Old Glory … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Duty of the Artist Is To Send Light Into the Darkness

Posted on September 3, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts – such is the duty of the artist.” – Robert Schumann If there were one overwhelming prayer in my heart with respect to my photographic art and word play it is that … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Well Thought Out Morals, Actions and Policies Lead to The Best Outcomes

Posted on September 2, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“There exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness; between duty and advantage; between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.” —George … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Art of Government Is In Honestly Doing One’s Duty

Posted on August 14, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest. Only aim to do your duty, and mankind will give you credit where you fail.” —Thomas Jefferson (1774), in the Rights of British America

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First Principles: Be Just Friends and Brave Enemies

Posted on August 12, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I am ever unwilling that [peace] should be disturbed as long as the rights and interests of the nations can be preserved. But whensoever hostile aggressions require a resort to war, we must meet our duty and convince the world … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Juror Has A Duty to Follow the Juror’s Conscience

Posted on July 3, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“It is not only [the juror’s] right, but his duty…to find the verdict according to his own best understanding, judgment, and conscience, though in direct opposition to the direction of the court.” — John Adams, 1771 (2nd US President)

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Intimacy of Connection

Posted on July 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Intimacy of Connection by Michael Romani There in the camera’s click Is that silent subtle trick It rests in an intimacy That to be put quite delicately Is an intimacy of connection Brought by the artist’s dedication A dedication of … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Parents Have A Duty to Their Children

Posted on June 14, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the duty of parents to maintain their children decently, and according to their circumstances; to protect them according to the dictates of prudence; and to educate them according to the suggestions of a judicious and zealous regard for … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Resistance To Tyranny Is Everyone’s Duty

Posted on June 12, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Resistance to tyranny becomes the Christian and social duty of each individual…Continue steadfast and , with a proper sense of dependence on God, nobly defend those rights which haven gave, an no man ought to take from us.” – John … Continue reading →

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