Some people make bad personal decisions and develop a monster’s character and some others support that agenda. Sometimes 80,000 can tip the balance. We are very luck that Dorian Gray was fictional, not American, and never ran for office as a Republican.
But denunciatory rhetoric is so much easier and cheaper than good works, and proves a popular temptation. Yet is it far better to light the candle than to curse the darkness.
The Supreme Conquest and Other Sermons Preached in America.
by William L. Watkinson
F. H. Revell Company, New York
1907
“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” goes back to ancient China.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 6 years ago
Well we know which one Dumb Donnie Dumpsterfire chose, don’t we??
Mostly Water Premium Member over 6 years ago
Hell to the Psychopath in Chief!
Mr. Blawt over 6 years ago
Many of us walk in the light of creative altruism. About 1/3 of us walk in the darkness of destructive selfishness.
braindead Premium Member over 6 years ago
Aw, c’mon — what could be more creative and altruistic than giving tax cuts to the rich?
Radish the wordsmith over 6 years ago
Nailed it.
robnvon Premium Member over 6 years ago
Some people make bad personal decisions and develop a monster’s character and some others support that agenda. Sometimes 80,000 can tip the balance. We are very luck that Dorian Gray was fictional, not American, and never ran for office as a Republican.
Baslim the Beggar Premium Member over 6 years ago
Here is another way to look at it.
But denunciatory rhetoric is so much easier and cheaper than good works, and proves a popular temptation. Yet is it far better to light the candle than to curse the darkness.
The Supreme Conquest and Other Sermons Preached in America.
by William L. Watkinson
F. H. Revell Company, New York
1907
“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” goes back to ancient China.