Tag Archives: Mankind

First Principles: God Governs In the Affairs of Men

Posted on March 2, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth – that god governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Fondness For Power Is Implanted, In Most Men, and It Is Natural To Abuse It

Posted on March 1, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it, when acquired.” – Alexander Hamilton (The Farmer Refuted, 1775) Read the full originating source here: https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-01-02-0057

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First Principles: America Should Be A Land of Safe and Agreeable Asylum To the Virtuous and Persecuted, Whatever Nation They May Come From

Posted on February 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong.” – George Washington

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First Principles: Freedom Can Only Exist In the Society of Knowledge

Posted on February 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“It is Favorable to liberty. Freedom can exist only in the society of knowledge. Without learning, men are incapable of knowing their rights, and where learning is confined to a few people, liberty can be neither equal nor universal.” – … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Nothing Can Cure the Itch of Literature But the Scratching of A Pen

Posted on February 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“When once the itch of literature comes over a man, nothing can cure it but the scratching of a pen.” – Samuel Lover, songwriter, composer, novelist, and artist (24 Feb 1797-1868) And that precisely will fall more into place for … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Mankind Must Be Ready To Sacrifice To Protect the Rights of Society

Posted on February 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Men must be ready, they must pride themselves and be happy to sacrifice their private pleasures, passions and interests, nay, their private friendships and dearest connections, when they stand in competition with the rights of society.” – John Adams (1776) … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Endeavor Not Only To Be Learned But Virtuous

Posted on February 14, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“A good moral character is the first essential in a man, and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible, and your conduct here may stamp your character through life. It is therefore highly important that you should … Continue reading →

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Bestest Friend

Posted on February 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

I was watching a bit heralding the advent of computers and all that has happened in so short a time. It’s true and it’s fascinating. But how long do you think it took me to think of the flipside? … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Laws Are Made For Men of Ordinary Understanding and Should Be Construed By Ordinary Rules of Common Sense

Posted on February 13, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Laws are made for men of ordinary understanding and should, therefore, be construed by the ordinary rules of common sense. Their meaning is not to be sought for in metaphysical subtleties which may make anything mean everything or nothing at … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Mankind Must Be Governed By God Or They Will Be Ruled By Tyrants

Posted on February 2, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.” – William Penn

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