Tag Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: People Love and Hate Unreasonably

Posted on July 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“People hate as they love, unreasonably.” – William Makepeace Thackeray, novelist (18 Jul 1811-1863)

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Thought For the Day: Never Look Down On Anyone Unless You Are Helping Them Up

Posted on July 17, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Never look down on anyone unless you are helping them up”– Jesse Jackson

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Thought For the Day: The Longest Day Must Have Its Close

Posted on July 16, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The longest day must have its close — the gloomiest night will wear on to a morning. An eternal, inexorable lapse of moments is ever hurrying the day of the evil to an eternal night, and the night of the … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A Moment Lasts All of A Second, But, the Memory Lives On Forever

Posted on July 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A moment lasts all of a second, but the memory lives on forever.” – Anonymous

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Thought For the Day: What Matters Is To Be Respected, Not If We Are Liked

Posted on July 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“What liberals don’t understand is that it matters very little whether or not the rest of the world likes us, as long as they respect us.” – Allie Beth Stuckey

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Thought For the Day: The Role of the Prosecutor Is To Vindicate the Rights of the People and Give A Fair Trial

Posted on July 14, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The function of the prosecutor under the federal Constitution is not to tack as many skins of victims as possible against the wall. His function is to vindicate the rights of the people as expressed in the laws and give … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: A Benevolent Tyranny Is Perhaps the Most Oppressive

Posted on July 12, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies.” – C. S. Lewis (1898-1963)

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Thought For the Day: Carve Your Name On Hearts, Not A Marbled Tombstone

Posted on July 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you will remember. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble.” – Charles Spurgeon

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Thought For the Day: The Tale of Global Socialism Is One of Ruination

Posted on July 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The young Democrats swooning for Sanders appear unfamiliar with socialism’s century-long career, a dismal tale of ruination from Russia to Cuba to Venezuela. Indeed, are they even aware that China’s greatest reduction in poverty in human history correlates precisely with … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Evil Is Powerless If the Good Are Unafraid

Posted on July 9, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Evil is powerless if the good are unafraid.” – Ronald Reagan

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