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First Principles: A Democracy Is A Volcano Which Conceals the Fiery Materials of Its Own Destruction. These Will Produce an Eruption and Carry Desolation In Their Way

“A democracy is a volcano which conceals the fiery materials of its own destruction.  These will produce an eruption and carry desolation in their way.” – Fisher Ames I really dislike when I hear any American political leader mislead the … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Almost Nothing Material Is Needed For A Happy Life, For He Who Has Understood Existence

“Almost nothing material is needed for a happy life, for he who has understood existence.” – Marcus Aurelius

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Thought For the Day: There Is No Material With Which Human Beings Work Which Has So Much Potential Energy As Words

“There is no material with which human beings work which has so much potential energy as words.” – Earnest Calkins    

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Luca’s Membrane

In order for the key components of life to shape together, a membrane was necessary.  In that membrane the Last Universal Common Ancestor formed… luca… Luca’s Membrane by Michael Romani There is a Holy Grail Needed for the truth to … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: You Are the Sculptor of Your Life

“We are all sculptors and painters, and our material is our own flesh and bones.” – Henry David Thoreau, naturalist and author (1817-1862) In this present life, what we choose to do and not do; consume and not consume; believe … Continue reading

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Material Language

Material Language by Michael Romani The things that touch the skin Are the things that we let in Speaking to us in coded language Each giving compelling advantage Brought to life under light Ideally blended just right To assemble in … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Wisdom Frames Knowledge Into Being Useful

“Wisdom is the central form which gives meaning and position to all the facts which are acquired by knowledge, the digestion and assimilation of whatever in the material world the man comes in contact with.”  – Northrop Frye, in Fearful Symmetry: … Continue reading

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