Thursday, July 4, 2024

The dream of democracy in America

 


Spirit of America

By Norman Rockwell

includes self portrait with his wife on lower left

1974


Today's quote: (But stay safe, I'd add!)

Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained. —Lao Tzu

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11 comments:

  1. gzJuly 4, 2024 at 4:09 AM

    A good quote. More should live by that

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    1. Barbara RogersJuly 4, 2024 at 8:34 AM

      Thanks. I agree about living by a value of honesty and compassion.

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  2. eileeninmdJuly 4, 2024 at 6:26 AM

    Great quote! Happy 4th of July!
    Take care, have a wonderful day!

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  3. TomJuly 4, 2024 at 6:36 AM

    ...words to remember, have a Happy 4th.

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    1. Barbara RogersJuly 4, 2024 at 8:35 AM

      Living these words is much harder than saying them. Hope your 4th is delightful!

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  4. Granny SueJuly 4, 2024 at 12:09 PM

    I enjoy your quotes, Barb. Good reminders.

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  5. Jenn JilksJuly 4, 2024 at 4:33 PM

    It was a good dream. Things are going to hell in a handbag on both sides of the border!

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    1. Barbara RogersJuly 4, 2024 at 5:35 PM

      I'm dropping out of political information coming into my life for now. I'm doing a de-tox kind of, just not reading or looking at news, commentary, voter encouragement, etc. It feels good for now, but I know it will wear off and I'll jump back in again.

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  6. Linda SueJuly 4, 2024 at 9:17 PM

    That quote, for me today, is a tall order!
    It likely will be tomorrow as well.
    I am not good.

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