Thursday, June 11, 2026

Quote of the Day: 11 June 2026 #QotD

“The greed to be loved is a fearful thing. Some of those who say (and almost with pride) that they live only for love come, at last, to live in incessant resentment.” -C. S. Lewis
“The greed to be loved is a fearful thing. Some of those who say (and almost with pride) that they live only for love come, at last, to live in incessant resentment.” -C. S. Lewis
[Love is great. A good thing to pursue. But, it's a terrible thing to make your entire identity. God is love, but He is also justice, and many other things besides.]

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Quote of the Day: 10 June 2026 #QotD

“[T]here is no memory that time does not erase, no pain not ended by death.” -Don Quixote, _Don Quixote_
“[T]here is no memory that time does not erase, no pain not ended by death.” -Don Quixote, Don Quixote
[Death does end it all for us. It induces pains and struggles for others, but our cares are over at that time.]

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Quote of the Day: 9 June 2026 #QotD

“The mere machinery of voting is not democracy, though at present it is not easy to effect any simpler democratic method.” -G. K. Chesterton
“The mere machinery of voting is not democracy, though at present it is not easy to effect any simpler democratic method.” -G. K. Chesterton
[This is inherently true. Votes cast with no effect are not democracy. It is merely a method of placating the masses as they assume their vote has some kind of effect.]

Monday, June 8, 2026

Quote of the Day: 8 June 2026 #QotD

“[L]ife is worth living as long as there’s a laugh in it.” -Stella Maynard, _Anne of Green Gables_
“[L]ife is worth living as long as there’s a laugh in it.” -Stella Maynard, Anne of Green Gables
[Life is worth living regardless because of its inherent value. But even if it wasn't for that reason, then you'd still have the possibility of improvement later on.]

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Quote of the Day: 7 June 2026 #QotD

“Christlike love grows and multiplies as it is shared. When we show others the pure love of Christ, they come to recognize more fully how deeply the Lord cares for them—and, in turn, their own capacity to love is enlarged and strengthened.” -Gérald Caussé
“Christlike love grows and multiplies as it is shared. When we show others the pure love of Christ, they come to recognize more fully how deeply the Lord cares for them—and, in turn, their own capacity to love is enlarged and strengthened.” -Gérald Caussé

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Quote of the Day: 6 June 2026 #QotD

“Peer review is not a measure of scientific truth; it is basically a measure of approval by an editor. It is not meaningless, because presumably the editor has some expertise in the subject. But it is in no way a confirmation of truth.” -Jay Bhattacharya
“Peer review is not a measure of scientific truth; it is basically a measure of approval by an editor. It is not meaningless, because presumably the editor has some expertise in the subject. But it is in no way a confirmation of truth.” -Jay Bhattacharya
[We tend to believe peer review is some measure of quality when it could be a measure of popularity or any number of other reasons for a particular author to be (or not be) published.]

Friday, June 5, 2026

Quote of the Day: 5 June 2026 #QotD

“Ah, the sweet power of deflecting responsibility.” -Corin Cadence, _Sufficiently Advanced Magic_
“Ah, the sweet power of deflecting responsibility.” -Corin Cadence, Sufficiently Advanced Magic
[O how I wish I could sometimes. Instead, I have too strong of a sense of responsibility, which seems to hold me back from things other people enjoy.]