Quote of the Day: 29 May 2026 #QotD

“Son, any statement that starts ‘I really ought to—’ is suspect. It means you haven’t analyzed your motives.” -Samuel C. Russell, Have Space Suit – Will Travel
[It doesn't mean you shouldn't do the thing. Just that you haven't sufficiently examined your reasons for doing it.]

Quote of the Day: 28 May 2026 #QotD

“There ain’t enough people get out into the woods, at night or any other time. I ain’t the kind of guy that goes around spouting about communing with nature, but I tell you, friend, if you spent some time with her, you’re a better man.” -Larry Higgins, They Walked Like Men
[There's nothing mystical about being in nature, but it is useful. It grounds you and helps you take stock of what really matters. Plus, there are physiological reasons for it as well.]

Quote of the Day: 27 May 2026 #QotD

“[T]o me it seems weird to call a book ‘banned’ if you can buy it on amazon, discuss it freely, write about it online, etc. but librarians and teachers will look at you like you're insane if you try to tell them that removing a book from a school or a library for content reasons is not the same thing as ‘banning’ the book.” -@Authw8
[There are people who see curation as censorship. From many different positions in the political landscape.]

Quote of the Day: 26 May 2026 #QotD

“Adulthood is when you can shoulder your own responsibilities, be on your own, and take the find out for your effing around. And getting there means failing a bunch of times before you shoulder it and stand under it.” -Sarah Hoyt
[I can't say it any better. Not everyone who reaches the age of majority is an adult, and not every adult has reached the age of majority. But we have to put a line somewhere. This is where it stands.]

Quote of the Day: 25 May 2026 #QotD

“That’s what distinguishes the warrior from the soldier. Warriors make great fighters, but lousy soldiers, because they can’t let go of their individual fighting instincts.” -Taghri, Taghri’s Prize
[I hope you have a meaningful Memorial Day!]

Quote of the Day: 23 May 2026 #QotD

“Once we bind ourselves to our Savior through covenant, only we can sever the tie. Jesus never will.” -Brian J. Holmes

Quote of the Day: 23 May 2026

“It’s hard to decide who’s truly brilliant; it’s easier to see who’s driven, which in the long run may be more important.” -Bergren Institute staffer, Congo
[Above a certain level of intelligence the benefits are not significant, especially when contrasted with a limited ability to relate to others around them. Drive, on the other hand, matters a great deal.]