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Human Heartedness and Government

Posted on August 4, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that to hold another person to a higher standard of personal conduct than one holds himself is not human hearted. To be “not human hearted” in this way, historically, qualifies a person to hold … Continue reading →

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Pragmatism

Posted on May 13, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that most people are pragmatists. We have to be. To lack pragmatism is to ensure future insanity. Because when you live in an insane world you must either be pragmatic about it or go … Continue reading →

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Japan’s Economy

Posted on February 26, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that Japan has real economic problems. They rely far too much on large business. The model served them well in the age of behemoths but today Japan would be better served to open up … Continue reading →

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With Age, Wisdom… and bad skin.

Posted on February 25, 2010 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that when we are young we lack wisdom. We may have great intelligence but we lack wisdom. Later, when we have gained life experience, we gain wisdom. Keeping this thought in mind, remember the … Continue reading →

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Happiness

Posted on November 8, 2009 by john

Dear Friends, It seems to me that to find the means to true happiness we have to rectify the term happiness. What is it to actually be happy? Some say happiness consists of material wealth but many who have great … Continue reading →

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