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Making the World Better

Posted on November 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Making the World Betterby Michael DoyleDon’t stand there silent like a rockWhen your feelings need you to talk.Give yourself permission to find a wayFor you to say what you need to say.Your feelings need to find a way out – … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Are Apt To Shut Our Eyes Against A Painful Truth – and Listen To the Song of That Syren, Till She Transforms Us Into Beasts

Posted on March 10, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth — and listen to the song of that syren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Are Apt To Shut Our Eyes Against A Painful Truth – and Listen To the Song of That Siren, Til She Transforms Us Into Beasts

Posted on July 29, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth — and listen to the song of that syren, till she transforms us into beasts.” – Patrick Henry (1775)

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First Principles: I Am Willing To Know the Whole Truth; To Know the Worst and To Provide For It

Posted on February 4, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Are we disposed to be of the number of those, who having eyes, see not, and having ears, hear not, the things which so nearly concern their temporal salvation? For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it might cost, I … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Wise Men Seek After Truth

Posted on January 25, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“It is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth — and listen to the song of that syren, till she transforms us into beasts. Is this … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Painful Truth

Making the World Better

First Principles: We Are Apt To Shut Our Eyes Against A Painful Truth – and Listen To the Song of That Syren, Till She Transforms Us Into Beasts

First Principles: We Are Apt To Shut Our Eyes Against A Painful Truth – and Listen To the Song of That Siren, Til She Transforms Us Into Beasts

First Principles: I Am Willing To Know the Whole Truth; To Know the Worst and To Provide For It

First Principles: Wise Men Seek After Truth

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