Website owner: James Miller
The most agreeable of all companions is a simple, frank man,
without any high pretensions to an oppressive greatness --- one
who loves life, and understands the use of it; obliging alike
at all hours; above all, of a golden temper, and steadfast as
an anchor. For such a one we gladly exchange the greatest
genius, the most brilliant wit, the profoundest thinker.
Lessing
Simplicity of character is the natural result of profound
thought.
Hazlitt
In character, in manners, in style, in all things, the supreme
excellence is simplicity.
Longfellow
Goodness and simplicity are indissolubly united. The bad are
the most sophisticated, all the world over, and the good the
least.
H. Martineau
The greatest truths are the simplest; and so are the greatest
men.
Hare
There is a majesty in simplicity which is far above the
quaintness of wit.
Pope
Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but
simplicity and straightforwardness are. Write much as you
speak; speak as you think. If with your inferiors, speak no
coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what
you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.
Alford
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