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First Principles: It Seems To Be A Law of Nature, Inflexible and Inexorable, That Those Who Will Not Risk Cannot Win

“It seems to be a law of nature, inflexible and inexorable, that those who will not risk cannot win.” – John Paul Jones

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In the Daze of My Youth

In the Daze of My Youthby Michael DoyleI found myself recently taking a pause,Reliving the music that brought applause.You see, in the daze of my youth,Led Zeppelin and the like were my truth.Whatever it was, the critics said,They seemed a … Continue reading

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First Principles: Never Give Up A Well Principled Fight

“I have not yet begun to fight!” – John Paul Jones (1779)    

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Sonic Gems: Led Zeppelin II

Love them or hate them, there is a lot to be said about Led Zeppelin.  That’s true of almost all contemporary rockers and particularly true for me.  Okay, so they were in part musical thieves.  Yes, I’ve seen that evidence.  … Continue reading

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First Principles: Perseverance Is Essential To Victory

“I have not yet begun to fight.” – John Paul Jones The story behind this quote as a retort in a battle that seemed all but lost and yet was turned around into a victory is told here: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/johnpauljones.htm As … Continue reading

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