Things to Ponder Today
Jul 4th, 2007 by lisa
From the writings of Thomas Paine:
“Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.”
“Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property… Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them.”
“It is error only, and not truth, that shrinks from inquiry.”
“He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.”
“Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an article as Freedom should not be highly rated.”
“Any system of religion that has anything in it that shocks the mind of a child, cannot be true.”
“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.”
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Happy Independence Day!
Thank you for your insightful quotations. When the day comes that we forget our past, then we will simply repeat our mistakes.
Janice