Thought of the Day

“The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained; and since the preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered, perhaps, as deeply, as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.”  –George Washington

“O!  Ye that love mankind!  Ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth!” –Thomas Paine

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” — Ronald Reagan

“Government is instituted to protect property of every sort; as well that which lies in the various rights of individuals, as that which the term particularly expresses.  This being the end of government, that alone is a just government which impartially secures to every man whatever is his own.” — James Madison

“Truth is the most valuable thing we have. Let us economize it.” –Mark Twain

“At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways of life.  The choice is too often not a free one. 

One way of life is based upon the will of the majority, and is distinguished by free institutions, representative government, free elections, guarantees of individual liberty, freedom of speech and religion, and freedom from political oppression.

The second way of life is based upon the will of a minority forcibly imposed upon the majority.  It relies upon terror and oppression, a controlled press and radio, fixed elections, and the suppression of personal freedoms.” — Harry S. Truman

I’m very important. I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany. — “Ron Burgundy” as played by Will Ferrell

“Government can do something for the people only in proportion as it can do something to the people.” — Thomas Jefferson

“This Constitution…shall be the supreme Law of the Land; ..Laws…to the Contrary notwithstanding… Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers…shall be bound by Oath…to support this Constitution….” –U.S. Constitution 

“Should I keep back my opinions through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country and an act of disloyalty toward the majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.”  –Patrick Henry