Tag Archives: Mankind

First Principles: Men Are Qualified For Civil Liberty In Exact Proportion To Their Disposition To Put Moral Chains Upon Their Own Appetites

Posted on January 10, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Men are qualified for civil liberty in exact proportion to their disposition to put moral chains upon their own appetites…in proportion as they are more disposed to listen to the counsels of the wise and good, in preference to the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When Plunder Becomes A Way of Life, Men Create For Themselves A Legal System That Authorizes It and A Moral Code That Glorifies It

Posted on December 24, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“When plunder becomes a way of life, men create for themselves a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that glorifies it.” – Frederic Bastiat (Socialism in a nutshell. Watch as we see it personified in NYC under … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Families Are the Nurseries of All Societies; and the First Combinations of Mankind

Posted on December 13, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Families are the Nurseries of all Societies; and the First combinations of mankind.” – Cotton Mather

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First Principles: It Was Never In My Heart To Slight Any Man, But Only That Man Should Be Kept In His Place and Not Sit In the Room of God

Posted on December 9, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“It was never in my heart to slight any man, but only that man should be kept in his place and not sit in the room of God.” – Anne Hutchinson

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Harkening the Herald of Heaven and Earth Joined

Posted on November 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Harkening the Herald of Heaven and Earth Joinedby Michael DoyleEach carol has its own sort of power,As the music wafts along, filling the hour.The joy of heavenly host and humanity joined in harmony,As our carols march along throughout history.Harmonize in … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: God Is Not Dead, Nor Doth He Sleep! The Wrong Shall Fail, the Right Prevail, With Peace On Earth, Good-Will To Men

Posted on November 30, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“And in despair I bowed my head; “There is no peace on earth,” I said; “For hate is strong, And mocks the song Of peace on earth, good-will to men!” Then pealed the bells more loud and deep: “God is … Continue reading →

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First Principles: To Be Good, and Do Good, Is the Whole Duty of Man Comprised In A Few Words

Posted on November 22, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.” – Abigail Adams

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First Principle: I Am Opposed To Any Form of Tyranny Over the Mind of Man

Posted on November 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“I am opposed to any form of tyranny over the mind of man.” – Thomas Jefferson

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Thought For the Day: All Men By Nature Are Equal In That Equal Right That Every Man Hath To His Natural Freedom, Without Being Subjected To the Will or Authority of Any Other Man

Posted on October 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“All men by nature are equal in that equal right that every man hath to his natural freedom, without being subjected to the will or authority of any other man; being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Patriot Without Religion In My Estimation Is As Great A Paradox As An Honest Man Without the Fear of God

Posted on October 28, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“A patriot without religion in my estimation is as great a paradox as an honest Man without the fear of God. Is it possible that he whom no moral obligations bind, can have any real Good Will towards Men?” – … Continue reading →

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