Tag Archives: Knowledge

Thought For the Day: Beware of False Knowledge; It Is More Dangerous Than Ignorance

Posted on January 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.” – George Bernard Shaw

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Thought For the Day: Conviction .. Is Worthless Until It Converts Itself Into Conduct

Posted on January 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Conviction …Is Worthless Till It Converts Itself Into Conduct.” – Thomas Carlyle

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First Principles: No People Will Tamely Surrender Their Liberties Or Be Easily Subdued When Knowledge Is Diffused and Virtue Is Preserved

Posted on January 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“No people will tamely surrender their Liberties, nor can any be easily subdued, when knowledge is diffused and virtue is preserved. On the contrary, when people are universally ignorant, and debauched in their manners, they will sink under their own … Continue reading →

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Happy Diwali 2019!!

Posted on October 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

In honor, respect and much appreciation for those who follow my work from India, I wish you one and all a very happy Diwali! May these illuminating Diwali lights surround you and your loved ones with happiness and positivity. Happy … Continue reading →

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Nightbirds Sing In Prophecy

Posted on October 11, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Halloween Poem #11: https://flic.kr/p/nF9hWR Nightbirds Sing In Prophecy by Michael Romani Hiding in the dark of shadow Is that thing which you must know Hold those tears that you might cry Never knowing the passage of goodbye You think you … Continue reading →

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First Principles: As Government Gives Force To Public Opinions, It Is Essential That Public Opinion Should Be Enlightened

Posted on September 30, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” – George Washington (1796)

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First Principles: Religion, Morality and Knowledge Are Necessary To Good Government and the Happiness of Mankind

Posted on September 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Religion, morality, and knowledge, being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.” – Mananasseh Cutler, in Article III of the Northwest Ordinance

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Carnegie

Posted on September 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

Across the United States, one man’s wealth is responsible for the building not hundreds but thousands of libraries. Carnegie by Michael Romani In the annals of American history Andrew Carnegie bequested his legacy As a force of Gilded Age philanthropy … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Seek Knowledge For the Benefit of Your Soul, Not For the Sake of Applause Or To Dispute

Posted on July 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Seek not to grow in knowledge chiefly for the sake of applause, and to enable you to dispute with others; but seek it for the benefit of your souls.” – Jonathan Edwards

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First Principles: Let Knowledge and Virtue Enable Your Motives Through Life In Acting To Relieve the Distressed, Detect Fraud, Defeat Oppression and Diffuse Happiness

Posted on June 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Learning is not virtue but the means to bring us an acquaintance with it. Integrity without knowledge is weak and useless, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous and dreadful. Let these be your motives to action through life, the relief … Continue reading →

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