Website owner: James Miller
There are certain basic facts of life that one should keep in
mind as he lives life:
- Competition is a very important element in life. It is
pervasive in all aspects of life. It manifests itself in
nature as "the law of the jungle", "the survival of the
fittest", and these same laws underlie much in the affairs
of man. Much in life is about survival and man can be
expected to do what he has to do in order to survive.
- Man can usually be counted upon, in the last analysis, to
act in his own best interest. Self-concern and self-
interest will usually dictate on important issues.
- The strong will often bully and abuse the weak. Whether you
are talking about physical abuse as from a bully in school
or a husband beating a wife or you are talking about mental
and emotional abuse as that of a superior towards a
subordinate, the strong very often abuse the weak.
- People tend to act in accordance with their emotional
inclinations. It is basic emotional inclination that
usually determines what people do. If you find yourself in
a subordinate position to a person who has an instinctive
dislike for you all the merit in the world, whether it be
intelligence, competence or good character, is not likely to
save you from him.
Because of these facts of life a prudent man realizes the
importance of being strong, of building up strength, of being
able to deal with others from a position of strength.
Q. What are the ways in which a person can "strengthen
himself", improve his position for dealing with others, and
reduce his vulnerability to hurt and abuse, while pursuing
the "game of life" in a competitive world?
A. By doing the following:
- getting a college education or knowledge of some
specialized trade
- learning self-reliance
- learning to live on little (and being satisfied with it)
- improving his mind through reading, reflection, etc.
- saving money
Jan 1985
Jesus Christ and His Teachings
Way of enlightenment, wisdom, and understanding
America, a corrupt, depraved, shameless country
On integrity and the lack of it
The test of a person's Christianity is what he is
Ninety five percent of the problems that most people have come from personal foolishness
Liberalism, socialism and the modern welfare state
The desire to harm, a motivation for conduct
On Self-sufficient Country Living, Homesteading
Topically Arranged Proverbs, Precepts, Quotations. Common Sayings. Poor Richard's Almanac.
Theory on the Formation of Character
People are like radio tuners --- they pick out and listen to one wavelength and ignore the rest
Cause of Character Traits --- According to Aristotle
We are what we eat --- living under the discipline of a diet
Avoiding problems and trouble in life
Role of habit in formation of character
Personal attributes of the true Christian
What determines a person's character?
Love of God and love of virtue are closely united
Intellectual disparities among people and the power in good habits
Tools of Satan. Tactics and Tricks used by the Devil.
The Natural Way -- The Unnatural Way
Wisdom, Reason and Virtue are closely related
Knowledge is one thing, wisdom is another
My views on Christianity in America
The most important thing in life is understanding
We are all examples --- for good or for bad
Television --- spiritual poison
The Prime Mover that decides "What We Are"
Where do our outlooks, attitudes and values come from?
Sin is serious business. The punishment for it is real. Hell is real.
Self-imposed discipline and regimentation
Achieving happiness in life --- a matter of the right strategies
Self-control, self-restraint, self-discipline basic to so much in life