Quote of the Day: 26 March 2026 #QotD

“This is the first essential element in government, coercion; a necessary but not a noble element.” -G. K. Chesterton
[You aren't going to find a government of any kind that has no coercive elements. But we can try to find ways to minimize the things over which the government is able to exert its coercive powers.]

Quote of the Day: 25 March 2026 #QotD

“I never approve, or disapprove, of anything now. It is an absurd attitude to take towards life. We are not sent into the world to air our moral prejudices.” -Lord Henry Wotton, The Picture of Dorian Gray

[Hmm. No one may be asking for my moral pronouncements, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't benefit from hearing what I have to say. But I ought to be respectful in how I present my message, and discerning about when and how I share it.]

Quote of the Day: 24 March 2026 #QotD

“I think no life can be so bad so long as you have someone to share it with.” -Seneira, Shadowblack
[A partner and companion makes life so much richer and more pleasurable. It is worth looking for, and I hope you find it.]

Quote of the Day: 23 March 2026 #QotD

“[I]t’s important to remember that history isn’t a skill or a ‘mastery’ subject. You will never cover all of history[.]” -Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise
[It is also infinitely interesting when well presented.]

Quote of the Day: 22 March 2026 #QotD

“As in all things, Jesus Christ is the perfect example. He has invited each of us to be diligent learners and to take charge of our own testimonies.” -Chad H. Webb

Quote of the Day: 21 March 2026 #QotD

“The words never again mean more to some people than others.” -Harry Dresden, Battle Ground
[Something to remember as we contemplate the horrors of war.]

Quote of the Day: 20 March 2026 #QotD

“[E]very water fountain is a drinking fountain if you're not a coward[.]” -@obversers
[Or if you can convince a friend to try it, which just might be better.]

Quote of the Day: 19 March 2026 #QotD

“There are different tools for different times, but the Lord always provides a way for man to control the beast inside.” -Earl Harbinger, Monster Hunter Alpha
[There are diverse ways and means of controlling our emotions and fear or anger responses. Those that help are useful to you, and those that don't you can disregard for your own use.]

Quote of the Day: 18 March 2026 #QotD

“We need to know our country better; to know and understand people different from ourselves[.]” -Lois Lenski
[Largely from differing cultures. Colors are superficial and have little real meaning.] 

Quote of the Day: 17 March 2026 #QotD

“[D]eliberate practice requires that one identify certain sharply defined elements of performance that need to be improved, and then work intently on them.” -Geoff Colvin
[If you want to get better at whatever it is that you care about, it is going to require that you carefully identify your deficiencies and how they can be improved. Then, you'll have to put in the work to get the results you want.]

Quote of the Day: 16 March 2026 #QotD

“With every eye in the room on you, it is easier to voice an opinion than to keep quiet.” -Elihu Nivens, The Puppet Masters
[Yup. When everyone expects you to make a statement it is hard not to open your mouth. Sometimes it is inducing you to say what you really think and want to share. Others, it is a time you should keep quiet and not say something stupid. Wisdom comes as you are able to discern which is which.]

Quote of the Day: 15 March 2026 #QotD

“As faithful as we may be, we must guard against a weakening of our connection to Jesus Christ.” -Kelly R. Johnson

Quote of the Day: 14 March 2026 #QotD

“I don't judge individuals via their religions.… Don't mix people with ideologies.” -Gad Saad
[People adhere to the tenets of their faith to differing degrees and with different attitudes. You can be friends with someone of any religion. However, there are religions that promote prosocial behavior and those that do the opposite. Be careful in how you approach people, because they may surprise you.]

Quote of the Day: 13 March 2026 #QotD

“I’m confident the inventor of the kazoo did not have children.” -@itssherifield
[Parents view everyday objects far differently than nonparents do. It's really pretty surprising how annoying a seemingly innocuous item can be in the hands of a toddler.]

Quote of the Day: 12 March 2026 #QotD

“Turns out you can make anyone seem innocent if you leave out the middle part of the story where they committed the crime.” -Grayson Quay
[How you frame a story matters quite a bit, and it's simple to elide a few critical details people aren't familiar with and they will end up with entirely the wrong perception of the situation.]

Quote of the Day: 11 March 2026 #QotD

“[H]uman intelligence was more trouble than it was worth. It was more destructive than creative, more confusing than revealing, more discouraging than satisfying, more spiteful than charitable.” -Jeremy Stone, The Andromeda Strain
[This is a rather misanthropic view of things. It's not how I generally view the world. But I can say that there is certainly a portion of the populace to which I think this applies the vast majority of the time.]

Quote of the Day: 10 March 2026 #QotD

“We instinctively know that a disloyal friend is worse than an enemy.” -Devon Eriksen
[An enemy is at least honest about his antipathy, while a disloyal friend seeks to deceive you.]

Quote of the Day: 9 March 2026 #QotD

“Seeing an equal person as an inferior object is an act of violence, Lou. It hurts as much as a punch to the face. In fact, in many ways it hurts more.” -Avi Rozen, The Anatomy of Peace
[The latter is attack on the person while the former is attack at the existence of the person's humanity. Even if only as a passive dismissal.]

Quote of the Day: 8 March 2026 #QotD

“I can only wonder at the delight that the voices of the Savior’s youngest disciples bring. I know their prayerful songs reach heaven as expressions of faith that invite the Holy Spirit to confirm eternal truths and softly and tenderly invite others to accept the call of our Savior to follow Him and come home.” -Tracy Y. Browning

Quote of the Day: 7 March 2026 #QotD

“To put it another way that only slightly exaggerates, green spaces seem to function like a great therapist, anti-aging elixir, and immune-system booster all in one.” -Ethan Kross

[We, as humans, benefit greatly from being in nature. Failing that, just seeing it or being reminded of it is very helpful.]

Quote of the Day: 6 March 2026 #QotD

“We all got ugliness inside us, Kellen. Yours is worse? Then fight harder. Figure it out. But don’t you ever pretend you don’t have a choice.” -Ferius Parfax, Spellslinger
[To deny your ability to choose is to relinquish agency. You can't improve if you don't believe your actions are your own choice.]

Quote of the Day: 5 March 2026 #QotD

“Just because you can explain it doesn’t mean it’s not still a miracle.” -Brutha, Small Gods
[In fact, it is more miraculous that we can comprehend the miracle. Especially, the more complicated things we understand now that we've had centuries to continue investigating things.]

Quote of the Day: 4 March 2026 #QotD

“[E]xpending energy trying to motivate people is largely a waste of time.” -Jim Collins
[This is intended for an employment situation where you can choose the people in your organization. It means that you ought to keep those who get the vision and invite those who don't to depart. When you have the right people, you don't have to worry about them being motivated.]

Quote of the Day: 3 March 2026 #QotD

“Homeschooling is way more doable than people pretend. It doesn’t take 8 hours a day or a teaching degree. A couple focused hours can change a child’s entire future.” -Maddie Rune
[It really isn't as hard as you might think. That doesn't mean it is easy. But it is very doable, as long as you are committed to making it work.]

Quote of the Day: 2 March 2026 #QotD

“[Y]ou are never too old to learn more than you already know and to become able to do more than you already can.” -Stor Gendibal, Foundation’s Edge
[Despite the inevitable decline we experience from being mortal, we do have the opportunity to expand our knowledge, at the very least.]

Quote of the Day: 1 March 2026

“When the focus of our life is on Christ and His gospel message, we can experience the full blessings of discipleship wherever we live.” -Michael Cziesla