Tag Archives: Truth

First Principles: Pursue Truth Steadily

Posted on May 12, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” – George Washington (1795) I could not find a transcribed copy of George Washington’s Letter to Edmund Randolph, of July 31, 1795.  I did, … Continue reading →

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Never A Good Thing

Posted on April 27, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

After some thought and careful consideration, I’ve decided to edit this post to reflect that it will stand as my response to the challenge to Day 26 of the Poem A Day challenge.  I am completely convinced that scientists in … Continue reading →

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Thought of the Day: How Science Happens

Posted on April 23, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

It is a profound and necessary truth that the deep things in science are not found because they are useful; they are found because it was possible to find them. -J. Robert Oppenheimer, theoretical physicist (22 Apr 1904-1967)

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First Principles – Truth Stands On Its Own

Posted on April 5, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself. Subject opinion to coercion: whom will you make your inquisitors?” —Thomas Jefferson (1781) In today’s society, there are many who start with the underlying proposition … Continue reading →

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A Thought For the Day

Posted on March 31, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things. -Rene Descartes, philosopher and mathematician (31 Mar 1596-1650) To Be Is To More … Continue reading →

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