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Thought For the Day: Democratic Government Teaches The Best Course By Experience
“The theory of democratic government is not that the will of the people is always right, but rather that normal human beings of average intelligence will, if given a chance, learn the right and best course by bitter experience.” – … Continue reading
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Tagged Democratic Government, Error, Experience, The People, Theory, Thought For the Day, WEB Du Bois, Will
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Thought For the Day: Blind Obedience Leads to Despotism
“The doctrine of blind obedience and unqualified submission to any human power, whether civil or ecclesiastical, is the doctrine of despotism.” – Angelina Grimke (1805-1879) A little about her life may be found here: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/angelina-grimke-weld
Thought For the Day: Our Christian Commitment Must Be Turned Into Action
“… (O)ur commitment must be translated into action — in our homes, in our neighborhoods, and in our society. Jesus taught there are only two roads in life. One is the broad road that is easy and well-traveled, but which … Continue reading
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Tagged Action, Billy Graham, Choices, Christianity, Commitment, Community, Faith, Homes, Jesus, Redemption, Thought For the Day, Translation, Truth, Two Roads
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Thought For the Day: Sometimes It Is the Silence In Music That Speaks Loudest
“A note of music gains significance from the silence on either side.” – Anne Morrow Lindbergh, writer (1906-2001)
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Thought For The Day: Believers In Self Deception End Up Behaving Like Animals
“A man who lies to himself, and believes his own lies, becomes unable to recognize truth, either in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing respect for himself and for others. When he has no respect for … Continue reading
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Tagged Animal, Disrespect, Emptiness, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Hedonism, Impulses, Lies, Love, Pleasure, Respect, Self Deception, Thought For the Day, Vices
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Thought For the Day: Never Be Afraid of Appearing Foolish
“The world is changed not by the self-regarding, but by men and women prepared to make fools of themselves.” – P.D. James, novelist (3 Aug 1920-2014)
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Tagged Brave, Changes, Fools, P.D. James, People, Self Regarding, Thought For the Day, World
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Thought For the Day: The Best Teachers Act Like Bridges
“True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.” – Nikos Kazantzakis, poet and novelist (18 Feb 1883-1957) … Continue reading
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Tagged Bridges, Encouragement, Facilitate, Nikos Kazantakis, Students, Teachers, Thought For the Day, Zorba the Greek
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Thought For the Day: Economic and Political Freedom Is A Necessity To Flourish
“Economic and political freedom are inseparable.” – F.A. Hayak
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Thought For the Day: Embracing The Dignity of Life Creates Friends and Neighbors
“We must … work together to create a culture in our country that embraces the dignity of life, that creates deep and meaningful human connections, and that turns classmates and colleagues into friends and neighbors.” – Donald Trump … Continue reading
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Tagged Appreciation, Culture, Dignity of Life, Donald Trump, Embrace, Friends, Human Connection, Neighbors, Thought For the Day
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Thought For the Day: Talent and Luck Require Each Other
“The luck of having talent is not enough; one must also have a talent for luck.” – Hector Berlioz, composer (1803-1869)
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Tagged Balance, Composer, Hector Berlioz, Luck, Talent, Thought For the Day
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