Tag Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: War Is An Ugly Thing, But Not the Ugliest of Things; the Decayed and Degraded State of Moral and Patriotic Feeling Which Thinks Nothing Worth A War, Is Worse

Posted on May 25, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things; the decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing worth a war, is worse. A man who has nothing which he cares more about than … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: We Have Two Ears and One Mouth So That We Can Listen Twice As Much As We Speak

Posted on May 24, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“We have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much as we speak.” – Epictetus

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Thought For the Day: He Who Has Struggled Constantly With His Ills Becomes Hardened Through Suffering and Yields To No Misfortune

Posted on May 23, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Bodies grown fat through sloth are weak, and not only labour, but even movement and their very weight cause them to break down. Unimpaired prosperity cannot withstand a single blow; but he who has struggled constantly with his ills becomes … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: It Is A Capital Mistake To Theorize Before One Has Data

Posted on May 22, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” – Arthur Conan Doyle, physician and writer (22 May 1859-1930)

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Thought For the Day: The Production of Wealth Is the Result of Agreement and Its Distribution …Will Follow the Law of Its Creation

Posted on May 21, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The production of wealth is the result of agreement between labor and capital, between employer and employed. Its distribution, therefore, will follow the law of its creation, or great injustice will be done.” – Leland Stanford (1824-1893)

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Thought For the Day: Before Anything Else, Preparation Is the Key To Success

Posted on May 20, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.” – Alexander Graham Bell

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Thought For the Day: The Difference Between the Impossible and the Possible Lies In A Person’s Determination

Posted on May 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

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In Belated Honor of Armed Forces Day 2020!!

Posted on May 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

As a Veteran, it is just shameful that I missed posting something to honor our Armed Forces Day 2020 on May 16th (this past Saturday). My apologies to all active duty, reserve, retired and everyone who served. Aloha … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Love Looks Not With the Eyes, but With the Mind, and Therefore Is Winged Cupid Painted Blind

Posted on May 18, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” – William Shakespeare

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Thought For the Day: At the Touch of Love, Everyone Becomes A Poet

Posted on May 17, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.” – Plato

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