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First Principles: I Quote Others Only In Order the Better To Express Myself

Posted on September 13, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“I quote others only in order the better to express myself.” – Michel de Montaigne For those who are wondering, the move is going fairly well. I should have my internet connected and my computer up and running this coming … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: We Do Not Believe In Ourselves Until Someone Reveals That Deep Inside Us Something Is Valuable, Worth Listening To, Worthy of Our Trust, Sacred To Our Touch

Posted on September 3, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us something is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: You Need Only Reflect That One of the Best Ways To Get Yourself A Reputation As A Dangerous Citizen These Days Is To Go About Repeating the Very Phrase Which Our Founding Fathers Used

Posted on August 31, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for independence.” – … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When You Want To Help People, You Tell Them the Truth. When You Want To Help Yourself, You Tell Them What They Want To Hear

Posted on June 30, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“When you want to help people, you tell them the truth. When you want to help yourself, you tell them what they want to hear.” – Thomas Sowell Happy Birthday to Mr. Sowell!!

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First Principles: We Can Find Meaning and Reward By Serving Some Higher Purpose Than Ourselves

Posted on June 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light…We all have something to give. – George H.W. Bush

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Thought For the Day: Love Is the Will To Extend One’s Self For the Purpose of Nurturing One’s Own Or Another’s Spiritual Growth… Love Is Love Does

Posted on May 23, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Love is the will to extend one’s self for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth… Love is as love does. Love is an act of will — namely, both an intention and an action. Will also … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Watch Out For Each Other. Love Everyone and Forgive Everyone, Including Yourself…Embrace and Open Up Your Love

Posted on May 16, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Watch out for each other. Love everyone and forgive everyone, including yourself. Forgive your anger. Forgive your guilt. Your shame. Your sadness. Embrace and open up your love, your joy, your truth, and most especially your heart.” – Jim Henson

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First Principles: I Do Not Want A Government That Will Take Care of Me. I Want A Government That Will Make Other Men Take Their Hands Off Me So I Can Take Care of Myself

Posted on May 12, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“…I do not want a government that will take care of me, I want a government that will make other men take their hands off me so I can take care of myself.“ – Woodrow Wilson

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Thought For the Day: The Human Being Who Lives Only For Himself Finally Reaps Nothing But Unhappiness. Selfishness Corrodes. Unselfishness Ennobles, Satisfies

Posted on May 9, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“The human being who lives only for himself finally reaps nothing but unhappiness. Selfishness corrodes. Unselfishness ennobles, satisfies.” – B.C. Forbes

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First Principles: I Have Learned That the Greater Part of Our Misery Or Unhappiness Is Determined Not By Our Circumstance But By Our Disposition

Posted on April 21, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition.” – Martha … Continue reading →

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