Saturday, July 4, 2026

Quote of the Day: 4 July 2026 #QotD

“But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American War? The Revolution was effected before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people, a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations.” -John Adams
“But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American War? The Revolution was effected before the War commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people, a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations.” -John Adams
[Happy Independence Day! 250 years. I hope and pray there will be many more yet to come.]

Friday, July 3, 2026

Quote of the Day: 3 July 2026 #QotD

“Yeah, strength in diversity isn’t quite the same as strength in adversity.” -Gerek, _Spacetrawler_
“Yeah, strength in diversity isn’t quite the same as strength in adversity.” -Gerek, Spacetrawler
[Sounds similar but has a very different meaning. Many such instances, and this one can be insidious.]

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Quote of the Day: 2 July 2026 #QotD

* “The wait for the world to tell you that you’re special can be a long and lonely one. Better to get off your arse and let it know that you are.” -Miles Smoly, _The Book That Broke the World_
“The wait for the world to tell you that you’re special can be a long and lonely one. Better to get off your arse and let it know that you are.” -Miles Smoly, The Book That Broke the World
[You can sit back and let the world happen to you, or you can go out and happen to the world. One of them produces more significant results. The choice is up to you.]

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Quote of the Day: 1 July 2026 #QotD

“One individual can make an incredible difference, but that individual is shaped and created and influenced by thousands of other people. And that person shapes and creates and influences thousands of other individuals in return.” -Ms. Trepky, _What Stars Are Made Of_
“One individual can make an incredible difference, but that individual is shaped and created and influenced by thousands of other people. And that person shapes and creates and influences thousands of other individuals in return.” -Ms. Trepky, What Stars Are Made Of
[This is often expressed as 'no man is an island.' But, it is good to remember that means we are all influenced by, and in turn influence, others throughout our lives.]

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Quote of the Day: 30 June 2026 #QotD

“The purpose of life is to stay alive. Watch any animal in nature—all it tries to do is stay alive. It doesn’t care about beliefs or philosophy. Whenever any animal’s behavior puts it out of touch with the realities of its existence, it becomes extinct.” -Charles Munro, _Congo_
“The purpose of life is to stay alive. Watch any animal in nature—all it tries to do is stay alive. It doesn’t care about beliefs or philosophy. Whenever any animal’s behavior puts it out of touch with the realities of its existence, it becomes extinct.” -Charles Munro, Congo
[Some animals don't adapt with the changing conditions. That is when they go extinct. Yes, even when it is man that is the source of those changes.]

Monday, June 29, 2026

Quote of the Day: 29 June 2026 #QotD

“America has the single most influential, exported, dominant culture on the entire planet.” -@patriot_savvy
“America has the single most influential, exported, dominant culture on the entire planet.” -@patriot_savvy
[Contrary to many sentiments I've seen expressed online, American culture is so pervasive that it is like the air we breathe and don't notice.]

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Quote of the Day: 28 June 2026 #QotD

“If we have a sincere desire, being meek and lowly in heart, we can come to know the true God the Father and gain eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ, for the power is in us—in choosing to believe and deciding to act accordingly.” -Wan-Liang Wu
“If we have a sincere desire, being meek and lowly in heart, we can come to know the true God the Father and gain eternal life through His Son, Jesus Christ, for the power is in us—in choosing to believe and deciding to act accordingly.” -Wan-Liang Wu