Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Henry David Thoreau, Life, Philosopher, Philosophy, Quotes, Wisdom on October 12, 2019| Leave a Comment »
| To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school, but to so love wisdom as to live according to its dictates a life of simplicity, independence, magnanimity and trust. | |
| — Henry David Thoreau | |
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| On This Day In: | |
| 2018 | 25 Days Until The November Election |
| Old And Young | |
| 2017 | Universal Soul Sounds |
| 2016 | Not Rivals |
| 2015 | Dead Sure |
| 2014 | Are You Educated? |
| 2013 | For Myself |
| 2012 | And When I’m Gone… |
| 2011 | Complete Conviction |
Posted in Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Marel Morin, Peace, Philosophy, Quotes, Spinoza, State Of Mind on October 6, 2019| Leave a Comment »
| Peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. Peace means to be in the midst of all those things and still be calm in your heart. | |
| — Marel Morin | |
| Peace is not the absence of war. It is a virtue, a state of mind, a disposition of benevolence, confidence, and justice. | |
| — Spinoza | |
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| On This Day In: | |
| 2018 | The Sensation Of Human Intimacy |
| 2017 | One Night In A Thousand Years |
| 2016 | A Considerable Amount Of Work |
| 2015 | Panzer Soldier |
| 2014 | Babies (I) |
| 2013 | Patriotic == Tell The Truth |
| 2012 | 30 Days To Go |
| 2011 | Altering The Course |
Posted in Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Aleksandr Solzhenitshyn, Conscience, I Didn't Have My Glasses On, Justice, Other Blogs, Philosophy, Quotes on October 5, 2019| 2 Comments »
| Justice is conscience, not a personal conscience, but the conscience of the whole of humanity. Those who clearly recognize the voice of their own conscience usually recognize the voice of justice. | |
| — Aleksandr Solzhenitshyn | |
| [This quote was found at one of the blogs I follow: I didn’t have my glasses on…. | |
| The original post can be found at: https://ididnthavemyglasseson.com/2019/09/08/disorientation/ | |
| Please give the site a visit if you have a spare moment or two… — KMAB] | |
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| On This Day In: | |
| 2018 | Preference For Irrationality |
| 2017 | All At Once |
| 2016 | One Of My Vices |
| 2015 | The War Lord |
| 2014 | Orange October (II) – Giants Win NLDS Game 2 In 18 Innings (2 to 1)!! |
| Acknowledging Doubt | |
| 2013 | Fulfilled Acceptance |
| 2012 | Error Is Tolerated Here (So Far) |
| 2011 | In Defense Of Pain |
Posted in Leadership, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Differences, Philosophy, Political Leadership, Politics, Quotes, Senator John McCain, Trust, Values, Wisdom on October 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
| Our shared values define us more than our differences. And acknowledging those shared values can see us through our challenges today if we have the wisdom to trust in them again. | |
| — Senator John McCain | |
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| On This Day In: | |
| 2018 | Committed To Thinking |
| 2017 | More Pictures From My (Family) Retirement Party |
| A Fondness For Sins | |
| 2016 | Are You Waiting? |
| 2015 | The Future Myth |
| 2014 | Hands |
| 2013 | Because You Have Lived |
| 2012 | 47% |
| 2011 | Conservative Values: Low And Lax |
| 2010 | A Non-Zero Sum Game |
| What If “c” Isn’t A Constant? | |
| 2009 | Pictures from UCLA trip… |
Posted in Faith, Faith Family and Friends, Philosophy, Politics, Quotes, tagged Faith, Philosophy, Political Freedom, Politics, Quotes, Religious Freedom, Senator Samuel James "Sam" Ervin Jr. on October 3, 2019| Leave a Comment »
| Political freedom cannot exist in any land where religion controls the state, and religious freedom cannot exist in any land where the state controls religion. | |
| — Senator Samuel James “Sam” Ervin Jr. | |
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| On This Day In: | |
| 2018 | Basic Rights |
| 2017 | Thoughtful Attitudes |
| Surprise!! | |
| 2016 | The Bell Tolls |
| 2015 | It Is What It Is |
| 2014 | What Have You Learned (Gently) Lately? |
| Orange October (I) | |
| 2013 | Ignore The Man Behind The Curtain |
| For A Time | |
| 2012 | What Are Your True Measurements |
| 2011 | What It Is All About |
| 2010 | The Magnificent Seven |
| Giants Fever!! | |
Posted in Faith Family and Friends, Leadership, Philosophy, Quotes, tagged Children, Children Always Watch, Children Never Listen, Family, Leadership, Philosophy, Quotes, Robert Fulghum on October 2, 2019| 2 Comments »
| Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you. | |
| — Robert Fulghum | |
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| On This Day In: | |
| 2018 | First From Within |
| 2017 | Or Vote Against You |
| 2016 | Cupid Must Say It Too |
| 2015 | Some Of This And A Pinch Of That |
| 2014 | Consensus Is Only One Side |
| 2013 | Not Ought |
| 2012 | If You Want To, If You Have Something To Offer |
| 2011 | I See Lots Of Fools |
| 2010 | Orange Inside!! |
| And The Band Played On… | |
| Happy New Year!! | |
