Monday, March 9, 2026

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_
“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.]

Sunday, March 8, 2026

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
“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

Saturday, March 7, 2026

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
“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.]

Friday, March 6, 2026

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_
“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.]

Thursday, March 5, 2026

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_
“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.]

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Quote of the Day: 4 March 2026 #QotD

“[E]xpending energy trying to motivate people is largely a waste of time.” -Jim Collins
“[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.]

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

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
“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.]