Quote of the Day: 23 July 2026 #QotD

“Would that any of us could protect ourselves from the costs heroism often requires. But again, if there were no cost, no sacrifice, then would it be heroism at all?” -Adolin Kholin, Wind and Truth
[There is, of course, a cost to everything we do. Sometimes it is small and insignificant. Other times it is monumental. I wish it were easier to decide if the costs were worth it more of the time, though. It's frustrating not to have perfect foresight.]

Quote of the Day: 22 July 2026 #QotD

“It’s the truth I’m after, and the truth never harmed anyone. What harms us is to persist in self-deceit and ignorance.” -Marcus Aurelius
[We all ought to pursue truth. But not everyone is interested in the truth. They would prefer you engage with their pleasant fiction rather than seeing the world and people as they are.]

Quote of the Day: 21 July 2026 #QotD

“It is not ‘hate’ to speak the truth.” -J. K. Rowling
[No matter how much others attempt to shame you or denigrate you for doing so.]

Quote of the Day: 20 July 2026 #QotD

“We might all try minding our own business.” -The Professor, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
[We might, but given the proclivities of the various collectivists, I doubt we will.]

Quote of the Day: 19 July 2026 #QotD

“Jesus Christ is more than a mortal first laid in a manger, more than a friend, teacher, rabbi, minister, or prophet. He is the Only Begotten Son of the Father. And by divine design, His Resurrection by His own godly power reunited His body and His spirit.” -Ronald A. Rasband

Quote of the Day: 18 July 2026 #QotD

“[T]here can be no humor where there is no intelligence[.]” -Miguel de Cervantes
[There is certainly lowbrow humor, or that which appeals to the lowest common denominator. However, even there, there is intelligence in the humor. It simply cannot exist without it.]

Quote of the Day: 17 July 2026 #QotD

“We are fond of talking about ‘progress’; that is a dodge to avoid discussing what is good.” -G. K. Chesterton
[Let us discuss goodness, beauty, and light. It is essential to the betterment of man. Progress means nothing without understanding what we are progressing toward.]