Quote of the Day: 10 October 2026 #QotD

“Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you take only what is worth having.” -Algamish, The Richest Man in Babylon
[There is a lot of free advice that is worth precisely what you paid for it.]

Quote of the Day: 9 October 2026 #QotD

“The key to a successful marriage is letting things go. I've started with myself.” -Henpecked Hal
[A humorous look at the state of many marriages. Hopefully not mine. I continue to put effort into it. That effort just tends to go into keeping the kids occupied and progressing so we can get some time together, too.]

Quote of the Day: 8 October 2026 #QotD

“If we want to end the war for real, we have to change hearts, not maps.” -Renarin Kholin, Wind and Truth
[There are any number of ways a change of heart could end the war, but only if it resolves the conflict for all parties concerned.]

Quote of the Day: 7 October 2026 #QotD

“You have to assemble your life yourself—action by action.” -Marcus Aurelius
[It's a bit like the way your life passes before your eyes prior to your death. Bit by bit, as it happens.]

Quote of the Day: 6 October 2026 #QotD

“Killing is not nearly as easy as the innocent believe.” -Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
[I don't know what to say about this. I believe it is true, but I have nothing to add to it.]

Quote of the Day: 5 October 2026 #QotD

“Christianity is a statement which, if false, is of no importance, and, if true, of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important.” -C. S. Lewis
[There are plenty who want the benefits of a Christian life without the sacrifice necessary to live a Christian life.]

Quote of the Day: 4 October 2026 #QotD

“Today I glory in our Redeemer. His arms of mercy are extended toward us. He sends an invitation to all, saying, ‘Repent, and I will receive you.’ We are engraved upon the palms of His hands. I rejoice in the gift of repentance and the promise of forgiveness.” -Aaron T. Hall