Tag Archives: Mankind

First Principles: Freedom of Speech May Be Taken Away, and Dumb and Silent We May Be Led, Like Sheep, To the Slaughter

Posted on May 20, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“If men are to be precluded from offering their sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences that can invite the consideration of mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of speech … Continue reading →

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Saltwater Traces

Posted on April 24, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Saltwater Tracesby Michael DoyleLooking out from the edge of the ocean’s shoreThere is a vast expanse we’ve yet to exploreWe know so little about our Mother OceanAnd yet, fools like me are filled with devotionLimited as we are by human … Continue reading →

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First Principles: There Is A Degree of Depravity In Mankind Which Requires A Certain Degree of Circumspection and Distrust

Posted on April 1, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a degree of depravity in mankind which requires a certain degree of circumspection and distrust.” – James Madison (1788)

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Mountain of Consequence

Posted on February 28, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Mountain of Consequenceby Michael DoyleThere are legends of lost treasureThat goes deep and beyond known measureThe locks that must be brokenAs the stories are told, quietly spokenMankind’s greed leads to deathAn old man mumbles under breathWhile the bringer of life … Continue reading →

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Surrendered To the Knife

Posted on February 21, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Surrendered To the Knifeby Michael DoyleOnce you’ve surrendered to the knifeYour silent pleas won’t save your lifeThis, then, is the solemn price paidFor the best-laid plans never madeThis is what it is to be done with mankindTo take the bitter … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Hope of A Secure and Livable World Lies With Disciplined Nonconformists, Who Are Dedicated To Justice, Peace, and Brotherhood

Posted on February 17, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

“The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists, who are dedicated to justice, peace, and brotherhood. The trailblazers in human, academic, scientific, and religious freedom have always been nonconformists. In any cause that concerns the progress … Continue reading →

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Sea Fire

Posted on February 13, 2024 by alohapromisesforever

Sea Fireby Michael DoyleI brush the strands of your long hairIt is as soft as the finest silkI can feel it as you stand thereAnd we talk about the seas white as milkAs our ship passes through deep blue waterStanding … Continue reading →

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First Principles: A Good Moral Character Is the First Essential In A Man

Posted on December 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“A good moral character is the first essential in a man…” – George Washington

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Thought For the Day: The Love of One’s Country Is A Splendid Thing. But Why Should Love Stop At the Border?

Posted on December 29, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The love of one’s country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?” -Pablo Casals, cellist, conductor, and composer (29 Dec 1876-1973)

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Thought For the Day: The More Humble and Obedient To God A Man Is, the More Wise and At Peace He Will Be In All That He Does

Posted on December 21, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The more humble and obedient to God a man is, the more wise and at peace he will be in all that he does.” – Thomas A. Kempis

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