Tag Archives: Evil

First Principles: The Best Form of Government Is That Which Most Likely Prevents the Greatest Sum of Evil

Posted on August 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.” – James Monroe

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First Principles: Once A Republic Is Corrupted, The Only Remedy Is to Remove the Corruption and Restore Its Lost Principles

Posted on July 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.” – Thomas Jefferson … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: An Idle Life Is Evil, But A Life of Too Much Constant Hurry Leaves Little Time For Reflection

Posted on July 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I always considered an idle Life, as a real evil, but, a life of such hurry, such constant hurry, leaves us scarcely a moment for reflection or for the discharge of any other then the most immediate and pressing concerns.” … Continue reading →

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Monsters As Metaphors

Posted on July 8, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Mankind’s monsters are a touchstone for the destruction we wage against ourselves and all of nature at times. https://flic.kr/p/pLrGPY Monsters As Metaphors by Michael Romani Monsters as metaphor creates the drama In a society’s psyche riddled with trauma Impulsively, completely … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Longest Day Must Have Its Close

Posted on June 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The longest day must have its close — the gloomiest night will wear on to a morning. An eternal, inexorable lapse of moments is ever hurrying the day of the evil to an eternal night, and the night of the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Evils Which Are Not Cured In One Way Tend To Find Another Way To Be Cured

Posted on February 17, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Evils which are not cured in one way will cure themselves in some other.” – Thomas Jefferson (1791)

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Thought For the Day: Goodness Without Wisdom Always Accomplishes Evil

Posted on February 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Goodness without wisdom always accomplished evil.” – Robert A. Heinlein (1907-1988)

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Thought For the Day: Returning Hate For Hate Only Multiples Hate

Posted on February 10, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. Hate multiplies hate, violence … Continue reading →

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Samson IX

Posted on January 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Continuing the story of Samson and Delilah as told in the Book of Judges: Samson (IX) by Michael Romani In the rocky passage of history There are signs of Divine certainty When God’s voice has spoken clear Stilling waters and calming … Continue reading →

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Price of Pride

Posted on January 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Love of power breed ambition and that’s really not what we need in leaders. What we need is those who have vision and come to serve the people. Yet, that’s rarely the way of those interested in politics is it? … Continue reading →

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