“To draw foolish portraits of each other, is a mode of attack and reprisal, which the greater part of mankind are fond of indulging.”-Thomas Paine Every election cycle, early on, civility is promised. Then, as events heat up in the mad race to election day, civility turns to accusation and acrimony. Cries of “foul!” ensue, …
Monthly Archives: January 2008
On Giving 100%
“When it becomes necessary to do a thing, the whole heart and soul should go into the measure, or not attempt it”-Thomas Paine, Rights of Man If it is something truly worthwhile, then it requires the best effort you can give it, or you are unworthy of the cause. Tags: thomas+paine, thomas+paine+quotes, quotes+interpreted
On Being Wrong for the Right Reasons
“It is more generous to be wrong on the side of confidence than on the side of suspicion.”-Thomas Paine, The Age of Reason To be forthright in your belief, and be wrong, is better than to error in unwarranted suspicion. Tags: Thomas+Paine, Thomas+Paine+quotes, quotes+interpreted, suspicion, confidence, belief, wrong+for+the+right+reasons