Tag Archives: Love of Truth

First Principles: Human Nature Itself Is Evermore An Advocate For Liberty

Posted on August 22, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Human nature itself is evermore an advocate for liberty. There is also in human nature a resentment of injury, and indignation against wrong. A love of truth and a veneration of virtue. These amiable passions, are the ‘latent spark’… If … Continue reading →

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First Principles: One Unerring Mark of the Love of Truth Is Not Entertaining Any Proposition With Greater Assurance Than the Proofs It Is Built Upon Will Warrant

Posted on March 8, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“One unerring mark of the love of truth is not entertaining any proposition with greater assurance than the proofs it is built upon will warrant.” – John Locke, philosopher (1632-1704

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Dedicated To A Half Remembered Lorax

Posted on January 5, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Dedicated To A Half Remembered Loraxby Michael DoyleHats off to Betty WhiteWho although not always rightDid voice for the Sneedville treesAnd against polluting factoriesThere’s something for the glitz that’s not forgotThe importance of trees over parking lotsBeauty there is to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Love of Truth and Veneration of Virtue Are the Sparks of Discernment of Right and Wrong and True and False

Posted on November 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A love of truth and a veneration of virtue. These amiable passions, are the ‘latent spark’… If the people are capable of understanding, seeing and feeling the differences between true and false, right and wrong, virtue and vice, to what … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Politics Has Little Love of Truth and Accurate Reasoning

Posted on October 20, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The political spirit is the great force in throwing the love of truth and accurate reasoning into a secondary place.” – John Viscount Morley (1838-1923)

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Tag Archives: Love of Truth

First Principles: Human Nature Itself Is Evermore An Advocate For Liberty

First Principles: One Unerring Mark of the Love of Truth Is Not Entertaining Any Proposition With Greater Assurance Than the Proofs It Is Built Upon Will Warrant

Dedicated To A Half Remembered Lorax

First Principles: Love of Truth and Veneration of Virtue Are the Sparks of Discernment of Right and Wrong and True and False

Thought For the Day: Politics Has Little Love of Truth and Accurate Reasoning

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