Tag Archives: Man

Thought For the Day: Where Possible Give Credit For Virtue To All Sides of An Issue

“A man must be excessively stupid, as well as uncharitable, who believes there is no virtue but on his own side.” – Joseph Addison, essayist and poet (1 May 1672-1719)    

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Thought For the Day: Nature Has Given Man Into Woman’s Hands

“Man is the one who desires, woman the one who is desired. This is woman’s entire but decisive advantage. Through man’s passions, nature has given man into woman’s hands…” – Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch Nevermind how this guy meant this.  It … Continue reading

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First Principles: Faith Mitigates the Wickedness of Humanity

“If men are so wicked with religion, what would they be if without it?” —Benjamin Franklin    

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Misery Of Man Without God – Pascal

Pascal began writing Thoughts on November 23, 1654   We have previously discussed Pascal and his Pensee or Thoughts in defense of Christianity on prior posts.    This particular portion of his writing has been characterized as the misery of man without God.  … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: The Universe Is Under No Obligation To Us

A man said to the universe: “Sir I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me a sense of obligation.” – Stephen Crane, writer Mr. Crane’s lasting legacy is largely found in one work, The Red Badge … Continue reading

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Dare The Devil

Dare the Devil by Michael Romani Perched on top of the city Feeling the ebb and flow pass by Absorbing all of the violence In a rushing cascade of sound Lost up in the nitty gritty It’s an old flow … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Good Books With Purpose Should Be Censored With Care

“As good, almost, kill a man as kill a good book.” – John Milton   This work may be read in its entirety here: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~milton/reading_room/areopagitica/text.html Or listened to here:      

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