Tag Archives: Wise

First Principles: A Wise and Frugal Government Restrains Its Citizens From Harming One Another But Otherwise Leaves Them Free

Posted on March 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“A wise and frugal government … shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Republics Are Created By the Virtue, Public Spirit and Intelligence of Their Citizens

Posted on January 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: Wisdom Is Out There To Be Thought On and Made Our Own

Posted on January 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“All truly wise thoughts have been thought already thousands of times; but to make them truly ours, we must think them over again honestly, till they take root in our personal experience.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)

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First Principles: May Only the Honest and Wise Ever Be President

Posted on October 30, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof.” – John Adams, 2nd US President, and the first one to live in the White House (30 Oct 1735-1826) Now, there’s a prayer for the ages if ever … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Sum of Government Is to Restrain Mankind From Harming Others and Otherwise Free

Posted on October 15, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

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Thought For the Day: A Right Life Cultivates Kindness

Posted on September 18, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life.” – Samuel Johnson, lexicographer (18 Sep 1709-1784)

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First Principles: The Sum of Good Government Is To Restrain Harm To One Another and Otherwise Leave Citizens Free

Posted on August 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

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Daily Prompt – Butterfly

Posted on August 11, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

In the garden, she loves to watch them flutter by As she holds up her hand softly waiting on a butterfly To quietly, softly glide into a landing on her hand My beautiful daughter seems to sweetly understand That some … Continue reading →

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Thought For the Day: The Wise Leader Follows Sound Advice

Posted on May 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“A prince who is not wise himself will never take good advice.” – Niccolo Machiavelli, political philosopher and author (3 May 1469-1527)

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Knowing The Law of the Lord

Posted on May 2, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

Knowing the Law of the Lord by Michael Romani The Law of our blessed Lord In all of its purity and perfection Cuts through like a sword In its blessed direction Making even a fool seem wise By opening a … Continue reading →

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