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Tuesday, May 1, 2007

THE DARKER SIDE OF HUMAN BEINGS: JUXTAPOSE; PONDER.

The spirit that I have seen may be a devil: and the devil hath power to assume a pleasing shape. The serpent that did sting my father's life Now wears his crown. Any of of us who is over five years old relate to these quotes of Hamlet. Interesting how the world has not changed an iota since the... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, April 28, 2007

BRILLIANCE

The mind accedes to brilliance when he realizes that he does not know much; develops the commitment and urge to know more; and concedes the frustrating discovery that he will never know enough. (LST/NY/04/28/07) Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 27, 2007

DO NOT STOP ASKING!!

People sometimes sneer and scoff because you ask questions; because you have a critical mind. They say that you are the ONLY one to ask such a question; the ONLY one to make such an observation. Yet, all the persons who have had a lasting effect on mankind took your approach. Darwin, Einstein,... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

YOUR CONCLUSIONS?

Macbeth _ If we fail _ Lady M. We fail? But screw your courage to the sticking place, And we'll not fail. William Shakespeare. Our myriad minded Shakespeare A dwarf sees farther than the giant when he has the giant's shoulder to mount on. Samuel Taylor Coleridge Just take a few brief moments to... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 22, 2007

UNIVERSAL TRUTHS

Yes, these sayings are true: "The darkest hour comes just before the dawn"; "You cannot fall further than the bottom." When all seem lost, remember that's just a beginning. Get up, dust off, fight off the "I cants' and forge ahead. My goodly mother recalled an incident in her young life. She was... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, April 20, 2007

THINK ABOUT THIS

In Hamlet, The Bard has a father admonish his son, "To thine own self be true; And it must follow as the night, the day; Thou canst not then be false to anyone". How profound. Yet, I ask, how may I not be false to another, if being true to myself is based on the falsehoods that I have revered all my... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

TAX FILING IS A HEADACHE!!

For most of us yesterday was the deadline for filing our taxes. That is an incorrect conclusion. What is correct is that for most of us yesterday, last midnight that is, is the last date that we may pay our taxes due for calendar year 2006 and not incur penalties or interest. Each one of us who pays... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Humanity

It is essential that we respect human dignity. When we destroy a life, we can never restore it. It is lost forever. But he is dead. Yet, when we assault the dignity of him, or her, who survives, we tarnish him, or her; and with far more devastating consequences. Whether our assault had merit, or... Sign in to see full entry.

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