Tag Archives: Struggle

Thought For the Day: The Struggle For Truth Is Hard But Worthy

Posted on December 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.” – Friedrich Nietzsche, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Battle To Be Yourself Is the Hardest, Best Battle Fought

Posted on December 17, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“To be nobody but myself — in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.” – … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: To See Truthfully Takes Effort

Posted on November 26, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“To see what is in front of one’s nose requires a constant struggle.” – George Orwell            

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First Principles: Wise Men Struggle For Liberty

Posted on October 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

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

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: On Liberty – John S. Mill

Posted on June 30, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

It seems appropriate that as the Fourth of July approaches in the United States that we examine On Liberty.  This is one of the guiding lights of my nation and useful in understanding our noble experiment.  All of our glories and … Continue reading →

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