Tag Archives: Knowledge

A Sultry Obsession

Posted on May 25, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

A Sultry Obsessionby Michael DoyleSince an early age, I have had a sultry obsessionWith a kind of magic that cannot be held in possessionCleaning up after others was maybe not so wonderfulBut it was doing my bit to keep our … Continue reading →

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Harbor Minds

Posted on May 23, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Harbor Mindsby Michael DoyleLike dolphins on an Aegean journeyBegan the seeds of ancient Greek philosophySome germinating into full-bloomed thoughtOthers leave more room, yet to be soughtOne notion after another brought sight to the blindOne motion after another for the good … Continue reading →

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The Golden Ratio of Fibonacci

Posted on May 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

The Golden Ratio of Fibonacciby Michael DoyleThe Fibonacci numbers aren’t tragicIndeed, these are a thing of constant magicLeonardo of Pisa is a true figure of historyThat revealed these numbers in their mysteryWe ask ourselves questions to puzzle and learnAll these … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Imagination Is More Important Than Knowledge. Knowledge Is Limited. Imagination Encircles the World

Posted on May 15, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein

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First Principles: Knowledge Will Forever Govern Ignorance: And A People Who Mean To Be Their Own Governors, Must Arm Themselves With the Power Which Knowledge Gives

Posted on April 13, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Knowledge will forever govern ignorance: And a people who mean to be their own Governors, must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.” – James Madison, Correspondence to W.T. Barry (August 4, 1822)

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Thought For the Day: Science Gives Us Knowledge, But Only Philosophy Can Give Us Wisdom

Posted on March 23, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Science gives us knowledge, but only philosophy can give us wisdom.”– Will Durant

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Thought For the Day: The Possession of Knowledge Does Not Kill the Sense of Wonder and Mystery. There Is Always More Mystery

Posted on February 21, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The possession of knowledge does not kill the sense of wonder and mystery. There is always more mystery.” – Anais Nin

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First Principles: The Advancement and Diffusion of Knowledge Is the Only Guardian of True Liberty

Posted on February 17, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” – James Madison

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Thought For the Day: It Is the Province of Knowledge To Speak, and It Is the Privilege of Wisdom To Listen

Posted on February 13, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the province of knowledge to speak, and it is the privilege of wisdom to listen.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

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First Principles: Ignorance More Frequently Begets Confidence Than Does Knowledge

Posted on February 12, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” – Charles Darwin, naturalist and author (12 Feb 1809-1882)

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