Tag Archives: Suffer

First Principles: Society In Every State Is A Blessing, But Government, Even In Its Best State, Is But A Necessary Evil; In Its Worst State An Intolerable One

Posted on July 10, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Happiest Is the Person Who Suffers the Least Pain; the Most Miserable Who Enjoys the Least Pleasure

Posted on June 28, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The happiest is the person who suffers the least pain; the most miserable who enjoys the least pleasure.” -Jean-Jacques Rousseau, philosopher and author (28 Jun 1712-1778)

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Living Scripture

Posted on February 27, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

Living Scriptureby Michael DoyleWe started church with a prayer for UkraineI can only further pray it is not in vainThe horrors that they are going throughCan only be endured by the strength of how God is trueTurning next in our … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Society In Every State Is A Blessing, But Government, Even In Its Best State, Is But A Necessary Evil

Posted on December 15, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Posted in First Principles | Tagged Blessing, Common Sense, Country, First Principles, Government, Intolerable, Means, Misery, Necessary Evil, Reflect, Society, State, Suffer, Thomas Paine, Worst State | Leave a comment

This Thanksgiving 2021

Posted on November 25, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

This Thanksgiving 2021by Michael DoyleLate last night I was thinking on..The furthest star’s even furthest moonUntil I was dreaming of a once uponFairytale feeling that was needed soonFor two years, the world has sufferedThrough the scourge of viral pestilenceWith reasons … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Soldier Above All Others Prays for Peace, For It Is the Soldier Who Must Suffer and Bear the Deepest Wounds and Scars of War

Posted on November 11, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” – Douglas MacArthur

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Somehow Clinging

Posted on June 25, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Somehow Clinging by Michael Doyle Slipped halfway down The edge of the rabbit hole The Cheshire Cat in his crown Ripped apart his soul Seeking to find a path through To the center of the maze Somewhere between half to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: False Is the Idea of Utility That Sacrifices A Thousand Real Advantages For One Imaginary or Trifling Inconvenience; That Would Take Fire From Men Because It Burns, and Water Because One May Drown In It; That Has No Remedy For Evils Except Destruction

Posted on April 18, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“False is the idea of utility that sacrifices a thousand real advantages for one imaginary or trifling inconvenience; that would take fire from men because it burns, and water because one may drown in it; that has no remedy for … Continue reading →

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Things Remembered

Posted on August 30, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

Things Rememberedby Michael DoyleDespite the well of star-crossed tearsHaving had been ponded through the yearsOf one thing, I have certainly foundThat there are enough words to be chased aroundOne thing proven is the swollen sure chanceInvolved in each moment lived … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A Prudent Person Foresees Danger and Takes Precautions, A Simpleton Goes Blindly On and Suffers the Consequences

Posted on August 27, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions, a simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences” (Proverbs 22:3, NLT)

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