Tag Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: Government Has No Right To Control Individual Liberty Beyond What Is Necessary To the Safety and Well-Being of Society

Posted on August 7, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Government has no right to control individual liberty beyond what is necessary to the safety and well-being of society. Such is the boundary which separates the power of the government and the liberty of the citizen or subject in the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A Clock’s Perfection Is In Its Accuracy, Not Its Speed

Posted on August 6, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The perfection of a clock is not to go fast, but to be accurate.” – Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues, moralist and essayist (6 Aug 1715-1747)

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Thought For the Day: A Tyranny Exercised For the Good of Its Victims May Be the Most Oppressive

Posted on August 5, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive… To be ‘cured’ against one’s will and cured of states which we may not even regard as disease is to be put on … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Silence Is the First Stone of Wisdom’s Temple

Posted on August 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“If you’re asked: What is the silence? Respond: It is the first stone of the Wisdom’s temple.” – Pythagoras

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Thought For the Day: Disinterest In the Affairs of Our Government Dooms Us To Liver Under the Rule of Fools

Posted on August 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“If you do not take an interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” – Plato

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Thought For the Day: All That Is Impossible Remains To Be Accomplished

Posted on August 2, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“All that is impossible remains to be accomplished.” – Jules Verne

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Thought For the Day: Politicians and Diapers Must Be Changed Often

Posted on August 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.” – Mark Twain After watching the debates, I could not agree more. Impossible promises on one side. Lack of acknowledgement for failed policies let alone offers of different approaches … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: When Mankind Fights It’s Unseen Battles We Need the Grace of Kindness Shown and Heard

Posted on July 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Kind words, kind looks, kind acts, and warm hand-shakes, – these are means of grace when men in trouble are fighting their unseen battles.” – John Hall, pastor (31 Jul 1829-1898)

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Thought For the Day: Your Thoughts Become Words That Become Actions That Become Habits That Become Values That Become Your Destiny

Posted on July 30, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits. Acknowledge and watch your habits, for they shall become … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Right To Life Is the Foundation of Freedom Itself

Posted on July 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The right to life is the foundation of freedom itself.” – Rep. Kevin McCarthy

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