Tag Archives: Fortitude

Thought For the Day: Children Should Be Raised Strong Enough To Withstand Tryanny

“Make men large and strong and tyranny will bankrupt itself in making shackles for them.” – Rev. Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887)      

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First Principles: Die Or Be Free

“Nevertheless, to the persecution and tyranny of his cruel ministry we will not tamely submit — appealing to Heaven for the justice of our cause, we determine to die or be free.”  –  Joseph Warren, American account of the Battle … Continue reading

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Seven Points of Beatitude (Sapientia)

Seven Points of Beatitude by Michael Romani As the ghosts of one year floated by to be received In a clarity of slumber of one refusing to be self-deceived I had turned on the television intending to rest a moment … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Inheritance

Day after day, it’s all the more in ready evidence That some things are a matter of simple Providence Among these are matters gained by inheritance Like never realizing the fullness of my impertinence But, instead insisting that I have … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Success Means To Keep On Going With Enthusiasm

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.”  – Winston Churchill Keep the inner fire burning regardless of how many times you need to keep working on accomplishing your goals.  That’s the secret to success.  Failure … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Have the Courage To Do Right

“God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.” – Chester W. Nimitz  

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