Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Quote of the Day: 11 November 2026 #QotD

“_Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower_, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower
“Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday, November 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain.” -Dwight D. Eisenhower
[Happy Veterans Day. May your observances be meaningful to you and all you care about.]

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Quote of the Day: 10 November 2026 #QotD

“The day you stop seeking the approval of people who will always hate you... is the day you will be free.” -Austin Petersen
“The day you stop seeking the approval of people who will always hate you... is the day you will be free.” -Austin Petersen
[But we are social creatures. Even those who don't tend to seek social approval are susceptible to the feelings of depression and shame that come from intentional exclusion. So, it will be easier if you can find your "tribe" to associate with.]

Monday, November 9, 2026

Quote of the Day: 9 November 2026

“Fear can be useful. But not as useful as _studying_.” -Professor Vellum, _Sufficiently Advanced Magic_
“Fear can be useful. But not as useful as studying.” -Professor Vellum, Sufficiently Advanced Magic
[Fear can prompt you to ingenious solutions to problems. But usually, it'll just leave you panicking and desperate. Study can help provide knowledge from which to draw forth solutions.]

Sunday, November 8, 2026

Quote of the Day: 8 November 2026 #QotD

“Our Saviour constantly sought out the most desperate souls sinking into darkness and dread and lifted them up. And He wants to lift you!” -Patrick Kearon
“Our Saviour constantly sought out the most desperate souls sinking into darkness and dread and lifted them up. And He wants to lift you!” -Patrick Kearon

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Quote of the Day: 7 November 2026 #QotD

“People who are scared need to laugh, and the scarier things are, the more they need it.” -Harry Dresden, _Battle Ground_
“People who are scared need to laugh, and the scarier things are, the more they need it.” -Harry Dresden, Battle Ground
[We're in a time when a bit of laughter would be greatly appreciated. By a lot of people.]

Friday, November 6, 2026

Quote of the Day: 6 November 2026 #QotD

“The slippery slope isn't a fallacy, it's a prophecy[.]” -@politicalmath
“The slippery slope isn't a fallacy, it's a prophecy[.]” -@politicalmath
[The thing about prophecy is that there's generally a way to avoid the negative outcome.]

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quote of the Day: 5 November 2026 #QotD

“The government was the most merciless monster he’d ever dealt with, and it was the only one that he could never truly beat.” -Larry Correia
“The government was the most merciless monster he’d ever dealt with, and it was the only one that he could never truly beat.” -Larry Correia
[Institutionalized bureaucracy. A truly hideous monster that is as unkillable as a hydra in much the same way, but with inherent power over your life and an indifference to your plight (if not an attraction to it.) I can imagine little more terrifying.]