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Thought For the Day: Integrity Without Knowledge Is Weak; Knowledge Without Integrity Is Dreadful
“Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful.” —Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
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Tagged Balance, Cohesion, Dangerous, Dreadful, Integrity, Knowledge, Samuel Johnson, Useless, Weak
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First Principles: Better to Give Up Everything Than Embrace Dishonor Or Immorality
“Give up money, give up fame, give up science, give the earth itself and all it contains rather than do an immoral act. And never suppose that in any possible situation, or under any circumstances, it is best for you … Continue reading
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Tagged Appearances, Fame, First Principles, Honor, Illusion, Immoral, Integrity, Money, Morality, Thomas Jefferson
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First Principles: An Honest Man Is Worth More To Society Than Crowned Criminals
“Of more worth is one honest man to society and in the sight of God, than all the crowned ruffians that ever lived.” – Thomas Paine, in Common Sense (1776)
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Tagged Common Sense, Discernment, First Principles, God, Honest Man, Integrity, Judgment, Thomas Paine, Thuggery
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First Principles: Honest Persons Find No Pleasure In Coercive Power
“An honest man can feel no pleasure in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens.” — Thomas Jefferson (1813)
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Tagged Citizens, Coercive Power, First Principles, Governance, Government, Honest People, Integrity, Thomas Jefferson
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First Principles: Security and Private Property Rest On A Just Court
“Personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice.” —Joseph Story (1833)
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Tagged Courts, First Principles, Integrity, Joseph Story, Justice, Personal Security, Private Property, Stability, Wisdom
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Thought For the Day: Be Willing To Bear Ridicule and Reproach For Truth’s Sake
“If I can do no more, let my name stand among those who are willing to bear ridicule and reproach for the truth’s sake, and so earn some right to rejoice when the victory is won.” – Louisa May Alcott, … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocation, Integrity, Louisa May Alcott, Reform, Reproach, Responsibility, Ridicule, Thought For the Day, Truth, Victory
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Thought For the Day: To See Truthfully Takes Effort
“To see what is in front of one’s nose requires a constant struggle.” – George Orwell
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Tagged Clarity, Coming To Terms, George Orwell, Integrity, Sight, Struggle, Thought For the Day, Truth
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Thought For the Day: Refuse To Be Compromised
“One of the truest tests of integrity is its blunt refusal to be compromised.” – Chinua Achebe, writer and professor (16 Nov 1930-2013) Learn more about the man whom many call the Father of Modern African literature here: https://pen.org/event/a-tribute-to-chinua-achebe/ Remember … Continue reading
Substance Over Form
Based on a sermon based on 1 Samuel 16:7 Substance Over Form by Michael Romani I’ll say this with great reluctance Samuel might have been king But he was all style, no substance Israel waited for David to bring Those … Continue reading
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Tagged David, Depth, Form, God, Grace, Heart, Integrity, Photograph, Poem, Poetry, Power, Redemption, Samuel, Significance, Steadfast, Substance, Truth
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