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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of October 24, 2021
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of October 24, 2021
October 24, 2021
Few men are admired by their own households.
October 25, 2021
In baiting a mouse trap, always leave room for the mouse.
October 26, 2021
Self-respect is the rood of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.
October 27, 2021
Those who do not feel pain seldom think that it is felt.
October 28, 2021
It’s always been and always will be the same in the world: The horse does the work and the coachman is tipped.
October 29, 2021
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.
October 30, 2021
You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means they use to frighten you.
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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of October 24, 2021
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of October 24, 2021
October 24, 2021
“We conquer by continuing.” – Matheson
October 25, 2021
“Avoid dishonest gain. No price can recompence the pangs of vice.” – Franklin
October 26, 2021
“The game isn’t over till it’s over.” – Berra
October 27, 2021
“The fears of the wicked will come true; so will the hopes of the godly.” – Proverbs
October 28, 2021
“A pessimist is one, who, when he has a choice of two evils, chooses both.” – Wilde
October 29, 2021
“Clear definition of goals is the key to success.” – Montgomery
October 30, 2021
“Prayer doesn’t get man’s will done in heaven; it gets God’s will done on earth.” – Dunn
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of October 17, 2021
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021
Peripatetic – adj. – Traveling from place to place, esp. working or based in various places for relatively short periods.
October 18, 2021
Canard – n. – A false or unfounded rumor or story.
October 19, 2021
Peckish – adj. – Ill-tempered or irritable. British – feeling slightly hungry.
October 20, 2021
Ghoulish – adj. – Suggesting the horror of death and decay, morbid or disgusting
October 21, 2021
Rapier – n. – Quick and incisive. A sharp-pointed sword used for thrusting.
October 22, 2021
acuity – n. – Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
October 23, 2021
Ruminate – v. – Think deeply about something.
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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of October 17, 2021
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021
Know where the exits are located.
October 18, 2021
Don’t let other people bring you down to their level.
October 19, 2021
People who fight fire with fire usually end up in the ashes.
October 20, 2021
An intelligent person is one who knows when to keep their mouth shut.
October 21, 2021
Know if people want to hear what you want to say.
October 22, 2021
Better to be silent and thought a fool, than to speak up and remove all doubt.
October 23, 2021
Never help a child with a task at which they feel they can succeed.
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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of October 17, 2021
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of October 17, 2021
October 17, 2021
“Government is too big and too important to be left to the politicians.” – Bowles
October 18, 2021
“What this country needs is more unemployed politicians.” – Langley
October 19, 2021
October 20, 2021
“The honest man takes pains, and then enjoys pleasures; the knave takes pleasures, adn then suffers pains.” – Franklin
October 21, 2021
“All desire peace, but very few desire those things that make for peace.” – Kempis
October 22, 2021
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try one more time.” – Edison
October 23, 2021
“It is my belief that talent is plentiful, and that what is lacking is staying power.” – Lessing
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of October 10, 2021
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of October 10, 2021
October 10, 2021
Conflate – v. – Combine two or more texts, ideas, etc. into one.
October 11, 2021
Machinate – v. – Engage in plots and intrigues, scheming.
October 12, 2021
Untenable – adj. – Not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. Unachievable.
October 13, 2021
Epicene – adj. – Having characteristics of both sexes or no characteristics of either sex, of indeterminate sex.
October 14, 2021
Boorish – adj. – Resembling or characteristic of a boor, rude and clumsy in behavior.
October 15, 2021
Penitent – n. – Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong, repentant.
October 16, 2021
Mellifluous – adj. – Sweet or musical, pleasant to hear.
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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of October 10, 2021
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of October 10, 2021
October 10, 2021
If you can dream it, you can realize it.
October 11, 2021
You are judged not by what you have but by what you do with what you have.
October 12, 2021
Do not overwork a willing horse.
October 13, 2021
The secret of success is doing something that you love.
October 14, 2021
As you grow older, your parents become wiser.
October 15, 2021
A room without books is like a body without a soul.
October 16, 2021
It costs more to avenge than to endure injuries.
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Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of October 10, 2021
Quote(s) Of The Day – For the week of October 10, 2021
October 10, 2021
“If disciple was practiced in every home, juvenile deliquency would be reduced by 95 percent.” – Hoover
October 11, 2021
“Spare the rod and spoil the child – that is true. But, besides the rod, keep an apple to give him when he has done well.” – Luther
October 12, 2021
“Half the truth is often a great lie.” – Franklin
October 13, 2021
“Impatient people always get there too late.” – Dutourd
October 14, 2021
“The government is the only vessel that leaks from the top.” – Reston
October 15, 2021
“There’s no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.” – Rogers
October 16, 2021
“Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the national debt.” – Hoover
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Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of October 3, 2021
Word(s) Of The Day – For The Week Of October 3, 2021
October 3, 2021
Sartorial – adj. – Of or relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.
October 4, 2021
Circumspect – adj. – Wary and unwilling to take risks.
October 5, 2021
Apocryphal – adj. – Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.
October 6, 2021
Coltish – adj. – Energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior.
October 7, 2021
Glower – v. – Have an angry or sullen look on one’s face, scowl.
October 8, 2021
Misogynous – adj. – Of or characterized by a hatred of women.
October 9, 2021
Luddite – n. – A person opposed to increased industrialization or new technology.
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Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of October 3, 2021
Thought(s) Of The Day – For the Week of October 3, 2021
October 3, 2021
Taking risk for a reason is different than just taking risks.
October 4, 2021
Assume responsibility for the quality of your own life.
October 5, 2021
All ambitious people experience many failures.
October 6, 2021
Don’t argue if you know you’re wrong.
October 7, 2021
Love cannot be forced or bought. It can only be earned.
October 8, 2021
We are judged by what we finish, not from what we start.
October 9, 2021
When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.
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Don Rima
Don Rima is an Information Systems consultant with over 30 years experience in Information Systems. His roles of responsibility have included programming, systems management and IT department management. He's also a technical editor and writer, does regular product reviews, is a very good cook, gardener and avid reader and writer. His sports interest include: the Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Orioles, Clemson Tigers and Chelsea Football teams. The articles on this site are written to be correct, informative, laconic, provoke progressive thought, informative and sometimes make you laugh. They're not designed to be the writing of just another politically correct drone.