Tag Archives: Port

First Principles: Effort and Courage Are Not Enough Without Purpose and Direction

Posted on July 14, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“But effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. For, as Socrates told us, “If a man does not know to what port he is sailing, no wind is favorable.’” – John F. Kennedy

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Thought For the Day: Ships Are Not Built For the Safety of the Port

Posted on July 7, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A ship in port is safe; but that is not what ships are built for.” – Grace Hopper, computer scientist and US Navy Rear Admiral (1906-1992)

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Dunkirk Evacuation

Posted on March 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Dunkirk Evacuation by Michael Romani Trapped at the water’s edge Pushed to the continental ledge Praying for deliverance Barely hanging on through perseverance Desperate for a needed miracle Brave men pushed to edge of being hysterical That what I saw … Continue reading →

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