Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Winner Regardless

 A L O H A  From

H  O  N  O  L  U  L  U

Never be in a hurry; 
do everything quietly 
and in a calm spirit.
Do not lose your inner 
peace for anything 
whatsoever, even if your 
whole world seems upset.
What is anything in life 
compared to peace of soul?
     Francis de Sales


Cooper Hawk

When a leader disregards 
constitutional order, they 
give up legitimacy and 
the people are justified in 
treating them as a 
thief and a robber. 
Whosoever in authority 
exceeds the power given 
him by the law and makes 
use of the force he has 
under his command…ceases in 
that to be a magistrate; and, 
acting without authority, may be opposed, as any other man, 
who by force invades the 
right of another.”  
John Locke 1690 *
Second Treatise on Government






Wong Ho Lane @ Young St. Honolulu
Be a lamp, or a lifeboat, 
or a ladder. 
Help someone's 
soul heal. 
Walk out of 
your house 
like a shepherd.
   Rumi 





Appreciate every moment
because this moment
is your precious life.
An appreciation of what
you have brings the
ultimate abundance
in your life.
  Debasish Mridha






Regardless of how 
you feel inside, always try 
to look like a winner. 
Even if you are behind, 
a sustained look of control 
and confidence can give you 
a mental edge that 
results in victory. 
  Diane Arbus


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Love You,
 Cloudia & Pixie


Though she be but little,
she is fierce.
Shakespeare,
 A Midsummer Night's Dream

*John Locke is considered a crucial figure in the development of democracy because his political philosophy, particularly his ideas about natural rights, the social contract, and the right to revolution, laid the foundation for the concept of government based on the consent of the governed, significantly influencing the American Revolution and the U.S. Constitution, where principles like separation of powers and individual liberties are deeply rooted in his theories.

16 comments:

Andrew said...

John Locke had admirable ideals, and what a shame to see the attempt to destroy the result of ideals, and ideals themselves.

roentare said...

Kindness is infectious. Be kind Be good.

Cloudia said...

Thank you both for these comments. I know I will ponder. Pleasure to see you each Aloha

Teresa said...

Thanks for the civics lesson, Cloudia. Does Pixie read John Locke, too?

eileeninmd said...

Love the Hawk! Pixie is a winner.
Take care, have a great day!

Anvilcloud said...

The Locke quote is perfect. Noting else was needed today.

Anne Hagman-Niilola said...

Pixie is so lovely!

Barbara Rogers said...

The ideas of a constitution and rule of law have been passed down through several cultures to today. Ours' is being tested indeed.

Tom said...

...where principles like separation of powers and individual liberties, amen to this!

Cloudia said...

She prefers Montesquieu

Cloudia said...

Thank you my friends of heart and mind!

Sandee said...

Thank you for joining the Happy Tuesday Blog Hop.

Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Scritches to Pixie. ♥

William Kendall said...

John Locke was correct.

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Enjoyed your photos and inspiration today as always, Cloudia. Blessings!

Mike said...

I didn't make it past the first sentence... "Never be in a hurry".

Kathy G said...

An inspired collection of quotes today, and some great photos to go with them.