Once your faith, sir, persuades you to believe what your intelligence declares to be absurd, beware lest you likewise sacrifice your reason in the conduct of your life. In days gone by, there were people who said to us: “You … Continue reading
Category: Quotations
Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death … A Timeless, but Rare, Attitude
“Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.” ― Bob Marley Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and … Continue reading
Free Speech, So Long as You Say What I Like (Churchill)
“Everyone is in favor of free speech. Hardly a day passes without its being extolled, but some people’s idea of it is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone else says anything back, that is … Continue reading
Mob Rule, in a Nutshell (Asimov)
Trevize said, “I know what the word ‘skeptic’ means in Galactic, but how do you use the word?” “Exactly as you do, Councilman. I accept only what I am forced to accept by reasonably reliable evidence, and keep that acceptance … Continue reading
Why Liberty is Such a Hard Sell (Shaw)
“Liberty means responsibility. That’s why most men dread it.” — George Bernard Shaw Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with … Continue reading
The Self vs. the Tribe (Nietzsche)
“The individual has always had to struggle from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.” — … Continue reading
Changing Others Is Futile: Instead, Change Yourself
“When we are no longer able to change a situation — we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor E. Frankl Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles … Continue reading
You’re Responsible for Your Own Mind (John Wayne)
“I’m only responsible for what I say, not for what you understand.” — John Wayne Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth … Continue reading
Individualism. Remember That? (George Carlin)
I like people who buck the system. Individualists. I often warn people: “Somewhere along the way, someone is going to tell you, ‘There is no “I” in team.’ What you should tell them is, “Maybe not. But there is an … Continue reading
Observe the Results of Your Indifference (Plato)
“The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.” — Plato Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, … Continue reading
Defeat Isn’t Always Defeat (F. Scott Fitzgerald)
“Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with … Continue reading
Mind Control (Jim Morrison)
“If you don’t control your mind, someone else will.” — Jim Morrison Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage in back-and-forth discussion with Dr. … Continue reading