Tag Archives: Influence

The Killing Hour

Posted on March 28, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

The Killing Hourby Michael DoyleThe appearance of weakness Is something that wears thin.What makes a warrior seek thisGoes deep below the skin.Our ancestors cannot be left behind,Not when they are seen as they are.And a warrior would have to be … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Experience Has Shown That the Trade of the East Is the Key to National Wealth and Influence

Posted on March 24, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Experience has shown that the trade of the East is the key to national wealth and influence.” – Chester A. Arthur

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Thought For the Day: If You Do Not Take An Interest In the Affairs of Your Government, Then You Are Doomed To Live Under the Rule of Fools

Posted on November 2, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” – Plato, there are several alternative translations of this passage taken from Republic, Book 1, 347c … Continue reading →

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The Influence of Pulp Fiction

Posted on October 23, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The Influence of Pulp Fictionby Michael DoyleScience fiction without a snarkDidn’t just materialize out of the darkIn 1926, Hugo Gernsback, without a lot of gloryCame to publish the first Amazing StoriesFrom the cover of this first, we might knowThe Hugo … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Live In Each Season As It Passes; Breathe the Air, Drink the Water, Taste the Fruit, and Resign Yourself To the Influence of the Earth

Posted on October 11, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” – Henry David Thoreau

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Thought For the Day: Courage Is Never To Let Your Actions Be Influenced By Your Fears

Posted on September 6, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Courage is never to let your actions be influenced by your fears.” – Arthur Koestler, author (5 Sep 1905-1983)

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First Principles: Our Liberty Depends On Our Education, Our Laws, and Habits…It Is Founded On Morals and Religion Whose Authority Reigns In the Heart

Posted on August 29, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Our liberty depends on our education, our laws, and habits . . . it is founded on morals and religion, whose authority reigns in the heart, and on the influence all these produce on public opinion before that opinion governs … Continue reading →

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Unity In God’s Family

Posted on August 18, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Unity In God’s Familyby Michael DoyleLife proves the truth of God’s reliabilityAs God gets us through our adversitiesWe stand grateful as we become more wiseLearning to love the world through His eyesWe were once living in transgression and sinCraving the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Foreign Influence Is Truly the Grecian Horse To A Republic. We Cannot Be Too Careful To Exclude Its Influence

Posted on April 22, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Foreign influence is truly the Grecian horse to a republic. We cannot be too careful to exclude its influence.” – Alexander Hamilton (1793)

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First Principles: To Listen Well Is As Powerful A Means of Communication and Influence As To Talk Well

Posted on March 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” – John Marshall

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