Tag Archives: Ronald Reagan

Thought For the Day: Government Can and Must Provide Opportunity, Not Smother It

Posted on January 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is not my intention to do away with government. It is rather to make it work — work with us, not over us; stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Government Does Nothing As Well Or Economically As the Private Sector

Posted on January 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Public servants say, always with the best of intentions, ‘What greater service we could render if only we had a little more money and a little more power.’ But the truth is that outside of its legitimate function, government does … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Only In Allowing the Human Spirit To Invent and Create Taking A Personal Stake Can Societies Remain Dynamic

Posted on December 31, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Only when the human spirit is allowed to invent and create, only when individuals are given a personal stake in deciding economic policies and benefiting from their success — only then can societies remain economically alive, dynamic, progressive, and free.” … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Excellence Requires Competition

Posted on November 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Excellence demands competition. Without a race there can be no champion, no records broken, no excellence — in education or in any other walk of life.” – Ronald Reagan

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Thought For the Day: There Are No Limits To What Can Be Done Where Credit For It Doesn’t Matter

Posted on November 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“There is no limit to what a man can do or where he can go if he doesn’t mind who gets the credit.” – Ronald Reagan

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Thought For the Day: We Should Talk With Each Other and Not About Each Other

Posted on November 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“I’ve always believed that a lot of the trouble in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other.” – Ronald Reagan

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Thought For the Day: Evil Is Powerless If the Good Are Unafraid

Posted on July 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.” – Ronald Reagan

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Thought For the Day: Excellence Demands Competition

Posted on June 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Excellence demands competition. Without a race there can be no champion, no records broken, no excellence — in education or in any other walk of life.” – Ronald Reagan

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Thought For the Day: Freedom Is Never More Than One Generation Away From Extinction

Posted on May 26, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It’s Better to Have Half A Loaf of Bread Than None At all

Posted on May 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“There are some people who would have you so stand on principle that if you don’t get all that you’ve asked for … you jump off the cliff with the flag flying. I have always figured that a half a … Continue reading →

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