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.]

Quote of the Day: 16 July 2026 #QotD

“It’s been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will.” -Anne Shirley, Anne of Green Gables
[Attitude makes such a difference to our experience of things.]

Quote of the Day: 15 July 2026 #QotD

“The only effective way for scientists to check one another is through replication.” -Jay Bhattacharya
[I don't know how to set up the correct incentives, but we really ought to prioritize replication of scientific studies much more highly than we do. It should receive about the same level of prestige as novel research does.]

Quote of the Day: 14 July 2026 #QotD

“[S]he actually said nay? I aspired to that level of pretension[.]” -Corin Cadence, Sufficiently Advanced Magic
[Some people just naturally and effortlessly pull off things that we would like to be able to do. How do they do it? No idea. It is just somehow authentic to who they are.]

Quote of the Day: 13 July 2026 #QotD

“There are a lot of ways to get ready for trouble.

“You get ready to fight. That’s one of them.

“But it’s even more important that you build something worth fighting for.” -Harry Dresden, Battle Ground

[Is your life one worth fighting for? I know mine is. I'd rather not have to, but I'd feel worse if I didn't if it were necessary.]

Quote of the Day: 12 July 2026 #QotD

“To those who are struggling to come home, know that it is your Savior who’s the one calling you back. In the end, everyone must make their own choices to come home.” -Clark G. Gilbert

Quote of the Day: 11 July 2026 #QotD

“You should be capable of inflicting extreme violence as needed.” -Robb Allen
[Without the capacity for violence you aren't really civilized. You're merely harmless.]

Quote of the Day: 10 July 2026 #QotD

“It is natural for all living things to desire continuing to live above all else. Only one must disregard that desire to achieve greatness.” -Ashok Vadal, Graveyard of Demons
[If you want to be great, your pursuit of excellence must exceed all else in your life.]

Quote of the Day: 9 July 2026 #QotD

“You can buy fun with money, but you can't buy happiness.” -Dave Ramsey
[Pleasure and happiness are related but distinct experiences. Ultimately, happiness and contentment are choices you make about your circumstances. Sometimes easier to make than others, but still a choice.]

Quote of the Day: 8 July 2026 #QotD

“The best performers observe themselves closely. They are in effect able to step outside themselves, monitor what is happening in their own minds, and ask how it’s going.” -Geoff Colvin
[Metacognition is an interesting thing. It's hard to accomplish much of the time but is so rewarding to engage in.]

Quote of the Day: 7 July 2026

“A boss is the man who does the bossing. Titles and insignia come later.” -Andrew Nivens, The Puppet Masters
[Behavior is noticed and earns its rewards (or consequences). You get what you deserve. Eventually.]

Quote of the Day: 6 July 2026 #QotD

“[B]usiness is more than just a counting of the profits. It is a chance for service, a chance to make a contribution. It is the glue that keeps our civilization stuck together, and there can be no prouder profession for any man to follow.” -An Old Business Owner, They Walked Like Men
[A lot of people (well-intentioned or not) do not understand business. Voluntary exchange is the basis of a high functioning society. You can engage in business with someone you disagree with because you will both gain something from the transaction.]

Quote of the Day: 5 July 2026 #QotD

“We must encounter the empty tomb, experience the reality of what it means, and, in turn, share that witness with others.” -Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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
[Happy Independence Day! 250 years. I hope and pray there will be many more yet to come.]

Quote of the Day: 3 July 2026 #QotD

“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.]

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
[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.]

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
[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.]

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
[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.]

Quote of the Day: 29 June 2026 #QotD

“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.]

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

Quote of the Day: 27 June 2026 #QotD

“The road to success is paved with mistakes well handled.” -Danny Meyer
[No one is perfect and we will all make mistakes. This is especially true when you compound it by working as part of a team. So, in order to achieve greatness you will have to learn to overcome mistakes. No one will achieve success without having persevered through many mistakes and difficulties.]

Quote of the Day: 26 June 2026 #QotD

“Because they are your reactions to the world around you, emotions always come from somewhere.” -Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves
[It's good to know that your emotions have a basis in the things you have experienced. That way, you can rationally respond to them. Assuming, of course, that you can process thought rationally in the moment.]

Quote of the Day: 25 June 2026 #QotD

“We introspect hoping to tap into our inner coach but find our inner critic instead.” -Ethan Kross
[Most of the time. Sometimes we succeed and find our inner coach. Particularly when we have previous experience to act as a guide.]

Quote of the Day: 24 June 2026 #QotD

“Duty could excuse all kinds of atrocities if you let it deafen your conscience.” -Kellen Argos, Crownbreaker
[Duty is particularly insidious about this, but anything that deafens or dulls your conscience will have a similar effect. You must maintain your own conscience in the face of orders and duty. Otherwise, you are no longer a person, but merely an agent of someone else. Yet you retain your own culpability.]

Quote of the Day: 23 June 2026 #QotD

“We are here and it is now. The way I see it is, after that, everything tends toward guesswork.” -Didactylos, Small Gods
[The future is opaque. We can make some informed guesses about things, but they are only guesses.]

Quote of the Day: 22 June 2026 #QotD

“Put your best people on your biggest opportunities, not your biggest problems.” -Jim Collins
[That will give you the maximum opportunity to grow excellently. It shows you trust them as well.]

Quote of the Day: 21 June 2026 #QotD

“A family needs a father to anchor it.” -L. Tom Perry
[Happy Father's Day!]

Quote of the Day: 20 June 2026 #QotD

“When building is impossible only destruction is an option.” -@MorlockP 
[People want to make a mark on the world, and they're going to try to find a way to do so. Let's make it easier for them to do it in a way that enhances society rather than destroying the community.]

Quote of the Day: 19 June 2026 #QotD

“[A]cting like a bully doesn’t make you less helpless. It just makes you a helpless bully.” -Janov Pelorat, Foundation’s Edge
[Acting like a bully is rarely (so much so that I haven't every seen it) going to result in a positive outcome. It must feel good, but it's so toxic.]

Quote of the Day: 18 June 2026 #QotD

“I take it there’s no qualifying exam to be a dad.” -Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes
[Of course not. If there were we might have fewer problems. As it is, there are issues aplenty arising from the lack of good fathers.]

Quote of the Day: 17 June 2026 #QotD

“Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts. Our thinking can be no wiser than our understanding.” -George S. Clason
[There are limits to how much we can accomplish largely determined by our knowledge and understanding.]

Quote of the Day: 16 June 2026 #QotD

“Sometimes I get tired of doing the hard things.” -Fitz, Assassin’s Apprentice
[Don't we all? It's got to a be a very common sentiment.]

Quote of the Day: 15 June 2026 #QotD

“[T]he deepest truths always sound a little trite. Because we all know them, and feel foolish being reminded.” -Renarin Kholin, Wind and Truth
[Our feelings about truth doesn't determine its veracity, only our reaction to it. And we can learn to be comfortable with simple truths through repeatedly affirming it in our lives.]

Quote of the Day: 14 June 2026 #QotD

“Abiding in Christ is not an occasional or casual act; it is a constant, conscious, and sacred choice. It is allowing His holy teachings to abide in us, elevating our thoughts and governing our words in every setting—including the digital spaces where we so often interact—and purifying and consecrating our actions unto Him.” -Ulisses Soares

Quote of the Day: 13 June 2026 #QotD

“If it’s not right, don’t do it. If it’s not true, don’t say it.” -Marcus Aurelius
[A good principle to live by. But perhaps there are some ways it could be extended. 'If a candidate is a stupid NAZI supporter, don't vote for him' maybe. Dunno. Seems like a good rule of thumb to me.]

Quote of the Day: 12 June 2026 #QotD

“The things people do quietly, without needing you to notice, are usually the truest signals of how they love.” -@CaesarMakeMoney
[They're also the easiest to miss. So, you have to actively look for them. But when you do find them they're usually a good way to show them love as well, as people tend to show love in ways that they would like to be shown love themselves.]

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
[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.]

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
[Death does end it all for us. It induces pains and struggles for others, but our cares are over at that time.]

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
[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.]

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
[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.]

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

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
[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.]

Quote of the Day: 5 June 2026 #QotD

“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.]

Quote of the Day: 4 June 2026 #QotD

“The capacity of humanity to deny what is right in front of it is staggering.” -Harry Dresden, Peace Talks
[Willful blindness is quite a drug. Very intoxicating. Denial, it turns out, is a very powerful motivation.]