Tag Archives: Wise

First Principles: Political Science Carries Inseparably With It the Study of Piety, and That He Who Is Not Pious Cannot Be Truly Wise

Posted on May 27, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Political Science carries inseparably with it the study of piety, and that he who is not pious cannot be truly wise.” – Giambattiista Vico

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Thought For the Day: Do Not Seek To Follow In the Footsteps of the Wise. Seek What They Sought

Posted on May 20, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.” – Matsuo Basho

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First Principles: Legislation Can Neither Be Wise Nor Just Which Seeks the Welfare of A Single Interest At the Expense and To the Injury of Many and Varied Interests

Posted on January 2, 2026 by alohapromisesforever

“Legislation can neither be wise nor just which seeks the welfare of a single interest at the expense and to the injury of many and varied interests.” – Andrew Johnson

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Rumors Had It

Posted on December 23, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Rumors Had Itby Michael DoyleAfter my day filled with too much birthday celebration,I am looking back with joyous contemplation.Rumors had it that I would die 13 years ago.Here on my 63rd birthday, it only goes to show.That like a rock … Continue reading →

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A Short Story of Jesus, Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

A Short Story of Jesus, Part 1by Michael DoyleA moment taken to learn to seeBeyond the pages kept so orderly.It might teach to see with a child’s eyes,And in the doing, become all the more wise.Consequential behavior can upstage,But it … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Do Not Follow In the Footsteps of the Wise. Seek What They Sought

Posted on December 20, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Seek what they sought.” – Matsuo Basho

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Thought For the Day: Better Be Wise By the Misfortunes of Others Than By Your Own

Posted on December 11, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own” – Aesop

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Making the World Better

Posted on November 21, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

Making the World Betterby Michael DoyleDon’t stand there silent like a rockWhen your feelings need you to talk.Give yourself permission to find a wayFor you to say what you need to say.Your feelings need to find a way out – … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: We Are Made Wise Not By the Recollection of Our Past, But By the Responsibility For Our Future

Posted on November 17, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.” – George Bernard Shaw

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First Principles: Woe To Those Who Call Evil Good and Good Evil, Who Put Darkness For Light and Light For Darkness, Who Put Bitter For Sweet and Sweet For Bitter

Posted on October 1, 2025 by alohapromisesforever

“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter. Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever … Continue reading →

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