Tag Archives: People

Thought For the Day: Never Be Afraid of Appearing Foolish

Posted on February 19, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves.” – P.D. James, novelist (3 Aug 1920-2014)        

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Thought For the Day: You Do A Child No Favor By Shielding Them From Reality

Posted on December 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I don’t believe in playing down to children, either in life or in motion pictures. I didn’t treat my own youngsters like fragile flowers, and I think no parent should. Children are people, and they should have to reach to … Continue reading →

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Irrelevant

Posted on September 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

It is irrelevant who might strive to be king If a place of ignorance is all that he will bring To raise the people to their proper height Requires freedom to debate what is right No one man can ever … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Creativity Is Our True Fountain of Youth

Posted on September 20, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will have truly defeated age.” … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Constitution Constrains the Government Not the People

Posted on August 10, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.”  – Patrick Henry            

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First Principles: The Importance of Assimilation

Posted on June 4, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I often note with equal pleasure that God gave this one connected country to one united people — a people descended from the same language, professing the same religion, attached to the same principles of government, very similar in manners … Continue reading →

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