“Without dependence on big government, the Democrats have nothing to offer. It’s their power source, and self-sufficiency and independence are their Kryptonite. I believe the saying goes: teach a man to fish, and he’ll probably still vote for the guy … Continue reading
Category: Quotations
A World Without Capitalism? (Donald Trump, Jr.)
Donald Trump, Jr., from his new book “Triggered” regarding his comparisons between the Communist Czechoslovakia homeland of his maternal grandparents (where he regularly visited in the 80s) and the United States: “Soon I began to see the dichotomy between the … Continue reading
Ayn Rand Warned Us
“We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission; which is the stage of the darkest period of human … Continue reading
When Truth is Treason (Orwell)
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies”. — George Orwell 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. Hurd … Continue reading
Love Is Not Sacrifice; It’s Integrity (Ayn Rand)
“The virtue involved in helping those one loves is not ‘selflessness’ or ‘sacrifice,’ but integrity.” – Russian-American writer and philosopher Alisa Zinov’yevna Rosenbaum a.k.a. Ayn Rand. (1905-1982) Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach … Continue reading
Destiny is Choice (Emerson)
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be”. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, … Continue reading
Orwell, on 2019 and 2020
“Everything faded into mist. The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became truth.” — GEORGE ORWELL, 1984 Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and … Continue reading
Struggles Help (Alex Elle)
“I’m thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.” — Alex Elle Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under “Michael Hurd” (Rehoboth Beach DE). Get up-to-the-minute postings, recommended articles and links, and engage … Continue reading
The Argument from Intimidation (Ayn Rand)
Note: Ayn Rand identified a very important tactic used by irrational people in intellectual and political discussions. I find the same tactic is often used in personal and business discussions, as well. The Argument from Intimidation dominates today’s discussions … Continue reading
Value, Then Excel (van Gogh)
“Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well.” – Vincent van Gogh Follow Dr. Hurd on Facebook. Search under … Continue reading
The Truth Works (Mark Twain)
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything. — Mark Twain 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
Why Marriages Are Unhappy (Nietzsche)
It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages. — Friedrich Nietzsche 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