Tag Archives: Thought For the Day

Thought For the Day: Necessity Is the Defense For Every Infringement of Freedom

Posted on January 8, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” – William Pitt, British prime minister (28 May 1759-1806)

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Thought For the Day: Seek Not Just For Tradition But For Truth

Posted on January 6, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Seek not to follow in the footsteps of men of old; seek what they sought.” – Matsuo Basho, poet (1644-1694) An extremely interesting look at Basho’s last days that combines prose and Haiku is found here: http://simplyhaiku.com/SHv4n3/features/Nobuyuki.html … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Human Need Is A Spiritual Vacuum Filled By God

Posted on January 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Human need is really a great spiritual vacuum which God seeks to fill…With one hand in the hand of a fellow man in need and the other in the hand of Christ, He could get across the vacuum…Then the passage, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Trump’s Presidency Has Vastly Improved the Economy

Posted on January 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A wave of optimism has swept over American business … new plants, equipment and factory upgrades that bolster economic growth, spur job creation — and raise wages significantly.” – New York Times It helps to be right – no matter … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Leave No Needed Words and Deeds For Tomorrow

Posted on January 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.” – Harriet Beecher Stowe, abolitionist and novelist (1811-1896)

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Thought For the Day: May Light Always Surround You

Posted on January 1, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to Healing; Your Heart embrace Feeling. May Wounds become Wisdom; Every Kindness a Prism. May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect you. May Goodness inspire your … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Concept of A Story Is Easier Than Writing It

Posted on December 30, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“It is as easy to dream a book as it is hard to write one”. – Honore de Balzac, novelist (1799-1850)

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Thought For the Day: Mankind Is More Often Conquered By Fear and Ignorance Than War

Posted on December 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The tools of conquest do not necessarily come with bombs, and explosions, and fallout. There are weapons that are simply thoughts, attitudes, prejudices, to be found only in the minds of men. For the record, prejudices can kill and suspicion … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Struggle For Truth Is Hard But Worthy

Posted on December 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow.” – Friedrich Nietzsche, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Have the Courage To Believe Even In This Skeptical Age

Posted on December 25, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, … Continue reading →

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