Aphorism 1. The Irish make the most beautiful music and poetry. Aphorism 2. The Germans have invented all novel ideas, but were, usually, fatally wrong. Aphorism 3. The English are unrivalled in their mastery of social sciences. Aphorism 4. The Spaniard fights bulls because he is daring. Aphorism 5. The Italian is practical, gregarious, yet has no illusions. Aphorism 6. The Ethiopian is wise, yet mingles a little juice with the waters. Aphorism 7. The Chinese and Greeks have uncovered all philosophical laws. Aphorism 8. The American has always been stupid and always had a penchant for mischief. But, the greatest saints have rested here. Aphorism 9. The Russian is a hearty friend, yet abuses authority. Aphorism 10. The South African is strong in morale, as any white man. Aphorism 11. The Black American enslaves themselves more than anyone else. Aphorism 12. The Mexican can work hard and feel comforted by their family above all else. Aphorism 13. The Brazilian is free. Aphorism 14. Texas and California both have equal problems, just from opposite ends. Aphorism 15. Pennsylvania is my favorite state because it is a true melting pot; throw a stone, and you'll find someone completely different. Nobody lives in a vacuum here. Aphorism 16. The Indian has all the benefits of ethical teaching, and so have they a profound mastery over maths. Aphorism 17. The Persian is wise, and has a good heart. Aphorism 18. The Arab is a friend, and is noble. Aphorism 19. The Egyptian is not radical. Aphorism 20. The Jew is a superior man to all others; for they have overcome and thrived through all adversity. Aphorism 21. Beauty isn't universal, though it ought to be. Aphorism 22. There is good and bad; it's usually best discovered in dress. Aphorism 23. The oldest civilizations in the world are Black, and also the happiest. Aphorism 24. There are happy civilizations which do not believe in God. Aphorism 25. The best civilization in the world had Christ; it abolished every slave, it freed a third of the world; it gave no prejudice to religion, race or gender. Aphorism 26. It's funny how the more we muddy gender, the more sexist we become. Aphorism 27. The price to pay for freedom is blood. Aphorism 28. The ideals of an activist is always contrary to their practice. Aphorism 29. Marx was a millionaire, and his followers are just like him: possessing all the fortune in the world, yet never satisfied. Aphorism 30. The communist is just like I was; making thirty thousand a year, and unable to see that they were already free. In effect, they enslave themselves. Aphorism 31. If it weren't for the Federal Reserve, or Central Banking, we'd be buying and selling everything online. I like to go shopping. Don't you? Aphorism 32. I am not the perfect philosopher. I just listen and tell you what's already been said. Aphorism 33. I do not Plagiarize. I just know that my writing will outlast everyone else's. So, I try to make the most sense, so the future doesn't forget the truth. Aphorism 34. I will be published. And I will eat from my work. As the proverb goes, "Gather all that's needed, before starting to build the house." Aphorism 35. Conspiracy Theories and Communism are trifles for the youth. The mature ought to understand mankind is incapable of accomplishing either. Aphorism 36. Alex Jones ought not have been sued; it is his right to be wrong. Aphorism 37. In an age where publicity happens spontaneously, I think the fourth amendment need protect us from our fellow citizen; not just the government. Aphorism 38. I see no conspiracy of the government trying to hinder my livelihood. Rather, the conspiracy is the populace moving wherever they collectively will. Aphorism 39. Satan is real. I don't believe man is intelligent enough to make conspiracies, but he surely can, often through subconscious hate and greed. Aphorism 40. One thing common among Americans is their penchant to hate America. I don't hate America; I hate Americans. Only the most uneducated population could have elected such stupid officials. Aphorism 41. Germans are educated, yet spiritually blind. One thing Providence does for America, is it protects us from our own ignorance. Aphorism 42. Joe Biden being elected was providence. I believe there was no better option. We aren't at war, are we? Aphorism 43. Ukraine is winning. Aphorism 44. California is an example of leftist policies, and Texas an example of right wing policies. Pennsylvania is an example of when both exist equally. Aphorism 45. Pennsylvanians said "Screw you," and we're freer and happier here than in Florida. Aphorism 46. State's rights are good. It's the best thing about our Democracy. Aphorism 47. Gas is affordable here precisely because we are not radical. Aphorism 48. In Pennsylvania, Christ is everywhere. Seven Christian radio stations, two of them devoted to sermons; billboards up and down the highways, churches on every street corner. That's why we're sheltered. Let us never give up that faith. Aphorism 49. The socialite hates Pennsylvania. She thinks we haven't a good culture. I disagree. Aphorism 50. The only fault of Pennsylvania is our lack of a reliable Public Transportation system. Aphorism 51. Purple mountains and golden prairies, only a fool would despise them. Aphorism 52. Peppers add to life's variety. Aphorism 53. An onion, garlic and salt are the three secret spices of any proficient chef. Aphorism 54. Ginger and cinnamon go good with just about everything. Aphorism 55. Creams, fats, acids, salts, sweets and spices. Master these, and you'll be a proficient chef. Aphorism 56. To form the base of any dish, look at its tradition. Millennia oftentimes vet the ingredients to form perfect flavors. Aphorism 57. A secret ingredient is the one or two things you do differently than the tradition. Aphorism 58. Religion continues because it works. Its universal ethics apply, and create stable societies. Aphorism 59. Good religions are ancient ones because they comprise universal moral values. Aphorism 60. Mystery religions or dead religions die because they haven't vetted truths. Aphorism 61. Philosophy is religion absent of deity. Aphorism 62. Ethics are universal. We need God, ultimately, to judge. Aphorism 63. Without God's judgment, the world would fall into total anarchy. Sin works, but it ultimately causes many to fall into calamity. Aphorism 64. Power works through spiritual authorities. That is why one man can rule a nation. Aphorism 65. Often the man ruling a nation is the portrait of its spirit. If that spirit dies, so does the leader. Aphorism 66. Martin Luther King has become a martyr of the left's racism. Aphorism 67. There are many paths to wealth, but the safest path is to stick to one path, and not multiple. Aphorism 68. Failure breeds misanthropy in those around you. Forgive them when you're successful. Aphorism 69. The masses are stupid. Yet, also perpetually wise. Aphorism 70. One thing I learned during the Pandemic was that you couldn't fool a Pennsylvanian. Aphorism 71. Covid wasn't a conspiracy, except that people overreacted to it. Aphorism 72. Let them wear masks. Just don't force me to. Aphorism 73. I'd rather die of bubonic plague, than deal with another year of Covid lockdowns. Aphorism 74. I wasn't afraid of the virus, but of the stupidity of those around me. Aphorism 75. People believe what they want to hear, and they also distrust official sources. Aphorism 76. I doubt that I will be jailed for my writing. I also doubt that I will remain poor for much longer. Aphorism 77. People are naturally appalled by sin. I discovered this delightful truth during everything that has gone on in the last three years. Aphorism 78. A dictator, like a bad idea, runs its course with a sharp offensive, but ultimately gets diluted the further out it reaches. Aphorism 79. Russia and China are proof that you cannot hold onto a bad government for too long. Even now, China is bored of its own conniving. Aphorism 80. War runs its course. Let nation deal with nation. Don't let them ban together, and destroy the world. Aphorism 81. It is the LORD Who establishes the nations' boundaries. Not man. Aphorism 82. Canada is probably lost. It was LGBTQ+ that lost it. Aphorism 83. Where the people are righteous, unrighteous laws shall not harm them. Aphorism 84. The oppression of the last three years, was like an androgynous woman telling you where and when to use the bathroom. Aphorism 85. Democrats are incompetent. I trust them in executive power over Republicans who actually get things done. Aphorism 86. Bush and Trump were by far the Nation's worst presidents. Let's counteract the stupidity created by them. Aphorism 87. It's not the Democrat's evil that I'm afraid of; it's the Republican's failure to do good. Aphorism 88. Christ was not a socialist. He was in favor of Gold Standards. Aphorism 89. Property is guaranteed by the law, "Thou Shalt not Steal." Aphorism 90. If you ever actually read Marx, you'd see a real issue but not a real solution. Aphorism 91. Nietzsche and Marx did not invent their crises. They saw it, and therefore warned of it. Though, each was on the wrong end of the solution. Aphorism 92. Morality is self evident. Thereby God exists. Why? Because morality being self evident, Who ultimately must judge if the world decides to be immoral? Aphorism 93. I think the end times will be when people know the truth, but flagrantly decide to disregard it. Aphorism 94. It's a common musing of mine that evil people know Satan exists, yet pretend like they don't. Aphorism 95. It's also a musing of mine that people know truth inherently, but disregard it because it's easier. Aphorism 96. Love is difficult to nurture, therefore, evil people are those who just get lazy. Aphorism 97. The right of the people is God given. There is no boundary which can move, save God decree it. Aphorism 98. I love the United States of America. Aphorism 99. March grass is green; April trees bloom. Aphorism 100. The Robins mate in April. Aphorism 101. David is on the far Western Horizon in spring. Aphorism 102. The stars do not lie. Aphorism 103. The deer mate in October. Aphorism 104. The planets and moon, constellations and sun are like hands on a clock. Aphorism 105. Know nature, and you will never be deceived. Aphorism 106. David appears in December, and Goliath soon after. Aphorism 107. The Triune appears in the summer, and doesn't set until winter. Aphorism 108. The leaves unfold in May. Aphorism 109. The summer leaf begins as a flower. Aphorism 110. May springs, bring June things. Aphorism 111. An October chill brings a November furnace. Aphorism 112. Snow in winter time is precious. Aphorism 113. The trees lose their leaves in December. Aphorism 114. The winterberries are a sure sign. When they fall, it is probably February. Aphorism 115. Blue Birds and Robins appear at spring time, but when you see them before, it is not good. Aphorism 116. The mowing begins at Spring, and ends at Winter. Aphorism 117. Love keeps warm by the winter fire. Aphorism 118. The willow is the first tree in spring to receive her green. Aphorism 119. The Robin would rather run than fly to escape. Aphorism 120. A Robin before Springtime so with a fly in Winter: it's natural, yet untimely. Aphorism 121. The forest's fragrance bears the subtle musk of a lover. Aphorism 122. Holidays are good; the immature dislike them. Aphorism 123. April fools this year was a gay one. Aphorism 124. St. Patrick's Day is a gay little holiday. Aphorism 125. Valentine's day is a day to make love with your spouse, or risk disapproval for a future romance. Aphorism 126. Birthdays are good. Go have a bite to eat with the ones you love. Aphorism 127. Christmas is a time to feast, and give to the poor and needy. For, the winter requires fat. Aphorism 128. Thanksgiving is a feast to put fat on the bones for winter's hoary air. Aphorism 129. New Year's Day is a feast; eat your traditional meals. Aphorism 130. Easter's feast leads to strength for harvest. Aphorism 131. If you celebrate different feasts, consider: they all will occur to give strength in season. Aphorism 132. The Fourth of July, Juneteenth, Memorial Day and Labor Day, enjoy the frivolities of Summer. Aphorism 133. Daylight Savings is probably the cause of Spring Suicide. Let the sun awaken you, and not the hour. Aphorism 134. The sun is a clock, more precious than the hour hand. Aphorism 135. When first entering the home, you can smell the good things best. Aphorism 136. When the Bible says "Uncleanliness" is a sin, it means literal uncleanliness. Aphorism 137. A good home smells natural. Not overbearing with the stench of perfumes, nor odiferous with the stench of animals, nor unpleasant. If the odor offends, then the residents likely will, too. Aphorism 138. Nothing is better than a home cooked meal's fragrance wafting through the domicile. Aphorism 139. The stuffing in the oven makes the whole house smell like thyme. Aphorism 140. The most precious thing in the world is a good woman. Aphorism 141. A good woman makes love, makes beds, makes soup and folds laundry. Aphorism 142. A good woman buys fields, knits blankets, keeps clean and has spice. Aphorism 143. A good woman has beautiful heart, loves her children, loves her husband and fills a house with love. Aphorism 144. A good man is kind, is courteous, is chivalric and praises his wife. Aphorism 145. A good man holds his wife, teaches his children, attends his business and works close to home. Aphorism 146. A good man tells the truth, waits until marriage, is kind to his flocks and looks into the eyes of his wife with lively passion. Aphorism 147. A good lover does not tire of their love, is disciplined to bear the hard times, listens and speaks kind words. Aphorism 148. A good son is boyish, likes a little mischief but not too much, plays hard and does what his parents tell him. Aphorism 149. A good daughter is girly, listens and commiserates, plays nice and does what her parents tell her. Aphorism 150. A good person knows their distant relatives, stays within a day's journey of their family, works close to home and does not change much. 1. The Poetry of History Dostoevsky and Tolstoy--- I had been elucidated too--- Never met. Before I knew this, I thought their meeting fated, Yet after I knew it, It became clear It was the poetry of history. Two witnesses, of equal skill, Speak... never having met To cross their antlers And thereby destroy their works. Providence moves with such a hand Through history, to cause such Fascinating little miracles. For unimpeded by the other Each made their witness of Mother Russia In her soon collapse. Yet, also, each man had died Like the merciful men in scripture Before God's wrath ever came nigh them. 2. Self Love The most beautiful commandment; The one which caused me to worship That bless'ed Risen King, Jesus: Though, the self-harming love of gross Desires causes the human Heart to believe that they have no Self Love---so, their own "Self-hatred", It seems, causes hate for others. What yoke was ever loosed by love Of Self? Does it not strengthen bonds? To love oneself adds eternal angst And misery to the soul. Make It gay with an outpouring of Love toward those lost souls around you. For, seeking inwardly for truth Does nothing but reveal one's heart. This, we ought to know, is evil. For, by seeking inwardly, we trap Ourselves within the prison of Our heart's each whim and desire. 3. A Squircle A rounded square Which to determine its dimensions Is so laborious a calculation, Yet, nonetheless, simply exists In many utilitarian ways. There are many innocuous things We take for granted in life. Even in some simple shapes, There are such eccentricities That it would take a Doctor of Math Just to figure them out. Of which, I am not one. But, I pleasantly muse Over their formulas Knowing that greater minds than mine Are hard at work. 4. Karl Marx Surprisingly, he had a good family. He had daughters which he loved. He had a beautiful wife who stuck by him. He had good friends. He had servants. He has to be the most foul hypocrite to ever live. 5. Arthur Schiller It is the man who wants freedom the most Who is the same man who cannot live free. Desiring freedom, he is under the steward of tyrant After tyrant. Nowhere could he go, where he was free. He was continually a slave to one nobleman or another. The precious angst it created. Precious is the angst, however, For the man speaks a true desire of the human heart. Though, unable to live free, he teaches all how precious freedom is. Yet, I've found the purest freedom is to live nobly And to keep pushing forward with the talent Providence has gifted you. Then, at some point, one will break free; For, to desire what is in your means and modest blessing Is the true mark of someone who is free. And to believe in God, for without God, Even the freest man is never truly free. He is always a slave to his earthly circumstance. 6. Sins I witnessed this Month The dog snarled; The owners gossiped. The counselor taught Mischief, to reward Evil for evil, stripe for stripe, Pain for pain. The son would not Go to see his mother. The man accepted The person of a Woman who wore What is unseemly. Lovers from youth Would not forgive. Men and wives strove So the women's Adulteries were made acceptable In his sight. The joyful man Was rebuked. The righteous man Is prickly. An elderly woman Was abused. Fathers despised Their sons. Old friends said "Depart" to One another. 7. The Story Teller It is said that the one who tells the stories Rules the worlds. This is not true. The one who tells the stories Merely aligns their stories with the Author of Creation's. For, if the story had not truth, None would take pleasure in it. 8. The German and the Zulu Like the Valkyrie and the Harpy One with spotted wing, And the other with speckled; Both with arcane religion deifying savagery; Thor's hammer is like the Shaman's skull; The totem and the fetish both rule there. Metallurgy is not foreign to Africa; Nor is the fetish foreign to Germany. The baptized sword or the shrunken head. The bone jewel or the tattoo. Greece and Songhai stand nigh you Barbarians. Yet, you do battle Speaking your magical incantations One toward one another. Let Imitatio Christi bring you forth to a better world. Both elicit a certain drunkenness. Germans a false precision, and salubriousness. Zulus a wild and unrestrained pride. Yet, the Germans observed the Slave Morality--- And the Zulus enslaved their kindred. A society wearing robes Is always more kind Than the one which is naked; Yet, it is the nude which wrestle one another in the pits. Though this is not literally true, Let the metaphors I write speak. 9. Racist? The ignorance of a prudish pastor Who says every pleasure is a grave sin. The flagrant falsehood of a man who stands Upon his lector and defiles love With his homilies, saying, "Loves are aught!" The Philosopher who must slice every Word to tiny pieces, not listening Always defining, diverting to a thousand hills. The freed slave who wishes all else To be a slave, ever, to he; For he is angry about long Forgotten woes. Those annoy me. 10. Joy is not Shallow There was a famous man, whom with his tears Cried over the shallowness of joyful Music. I stopped to think: there is nothing Deeper than joy; for it even sustains Love through the darkest of times, and restores Hope. Joy, rather, is not shallow but the Deep well, where all the good things are drawn up. 11. Louie Louis The imagination Sees its own evil; It makes flagrant an Innocent offense. Thus, what was simply a word Becomes ten thousand evil thoughts. What was a minor infraction Becomes amplified to the basest evils In the minds of the recurring gossipers, All of which they have conjured. 12. Upon the Paths at Pinchot My Love, my Lass, in bonny flowers I run through As I see your face, more beauteous than the dew Upon the steepled Blue-Bells, weeping that I find You far away;--- upon two paths when shall they pass? For your purest mien does show you are truly kind. 13. Husband of Youth My love, I wait for you on shores Of opal crests, where once I saw You, in godly grace, innocent And in your dress; you were so pure. In my dreams, was Amarisa Your name, that odious vision Where I saw your heart was like mine, Your loves telling you things unkind. For, you had been left in your youth By a husband betrothed, who looked At you, was it ever in couth? Yet, did he die or did fooresook The Violet Flower with her Precious, little, smiling face, poor? 14. Jerusalem's Streams My love, this poem I write to you: I am not a perfected man Nor are you perfect, though despite Your beauty, which is as the Land Of Jerusalem in its time Of fertility; I shan't find A more beautiful doe in Nine Thousand, and one more for your kind Personality. Radiates The spirit of God from your gate Which, if I enter will be my Precious treasure during the time I'm given to Earthly toils, You, my balm and Earthly oil. I am saddened by the willow Where I weep my loneliest tears. For a river by the mountain Sends forth its spry springs; do the years Saunter by where the mountain flows Into the streams: When will I drink?