Tag Archives: Thought For the Day

On Hearing Without Listening

Posted on May 5, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Hearing Without Listening: In the modern age, we are constantly in a state of ‘hearing’. The best adapted of us have learned to listen to what is important and tune out the rest of the aural bombardment we live in. … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Collectivism Holds That the Individual Has No Rights, That His Life and Work Belong to the Group…and That the Group May Sacrifice Him At Its Whim To Its Own Interests

Posted on May 4, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Collectivism holds that the individual has no rights, that his life and work belong to the group (to ‘society,’ to the tribe, the state, the nation) and that the group may sacrifice him at its own whim to its own … Continue reading →

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Developing Public Policy and the Fight For the Right To Repair

Posted on May 3, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Post-modernism has created a throwaway society which squanders nonrenewable resources. In attempt to alleviate this, society turned to recycling. However, this attempt has not proven cost-effective and has led to dumping recyclables on nations such as China and the Philippines … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is Not Titles That Make Men Illustrious, But Men Who Make Titles Illustrious

Posted on May 3, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“It is not titles that make men illustrious, but men who make titles illustrious.” -Niccolo Machiavelli, political philosopher and author (3 May 1469-1527)

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Thoughts On Understanding Civics and Citizenship

Posted on May 2, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

Thoughts on Understanding Civics and Citizenship – Michael Doyle Results from Taking the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Practice Test: The practice test was taken three times to see what types of questions were asked and how much these … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: People Who Advocate A Racially Based Curriculum Are Not Teaching Peace But A Long Line of Complaints That Can Only Increase Hostility Among the Citizenry

Posted on May 2, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“People who dwell on grievances are going to dwell on grievances for the rest of their lives. People who advocate a racially based curriculum are not teaching peace but a long line of complaints that can only increase hostility among … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Three Grand Essentials To Happiness In This Life Are Something To Do, Something To Love and Something To Hope For

Posted on May 1, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” – Joseph Addison, writer (1672-1719)

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Thought For the Day: If We Don’t Believe In Freedom of Expression For People We Despise, We Don’t Believe In It At All

Posted on April 30, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don’t believe in it at all.” – Virginia Woolf (1882-1941)

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Thought For the Day: A Bookstore Is One of the Only Pieces of Evidence We Have That People Are Still Thinking

Posted on April 29, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“A bookstore is one of the only pieces of evidence we have that people are still thinking.” – Jerry Seinfeld, comedian (b. 29 Apr 1954)

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Thought For the Day: I May Not Agree With What You Say, But To the Death I will Defend Your Right To Say It

Posted on April 28, 2021 by alohapromisesforever

“I may not agree with what you say, but to the death I will defend your right to say it.” -Voltaire (1694-1778)

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