Wisdom of History
Gain wisdom from history to live lives and establish civilizations that are good—that are very good.
The Flaw of Fascists and Fascism
People often debate whether a person is a fascist and whether a movement is fascist. What defines a fascist person…
Listen to Both Sides
One of my favorite proverbs is: “In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right, until someone comes forward and…
Saying Peace When There Is No Peace: Munich
A famous instance when a world leader said “Peace, peace, when there was no peace” was spoken in 1938 by…
Arrogance Brings Destruction: Athens and the United States
Decades ago, we went on a family vacation to a cottage by the coast of Maine. On the way there,…
Use the Ways of the First Amendment, Not the Ways of the Second Amendment
The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects: —the independence of religious institutions from the power of…
What If Your Side Loses an Election?
As I write this blog, the Presidential Election of 2024 is drawing to a close. We still don’t know who…
Reasonable People of Goodwill
When I think about how to heal political divisions, I often use the term “Reasonable-People-of-Goodwill”. Can Reasonable-People-of-Goodwill reach different conclusions…
Acting Wisely: Searching for Wisdom Everywhere
In the Bible, the book of Proverbs tells us: “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom”. (Proverbs…
Acting Wisely: Timing Is Everything
In order to act wisely, timing is everything. For example, the famous poetry of Ecclesiastes says: There is a time…
Generations of Redwoods
When my son came to San Jose, we discussed what to do while he was here. I asked to go…