Even despotism does not produce its worst effects,
so long as individuality exists under it; and
whatever crushes individuality is despotism,
by whatever name it may be called. . .
John Stuart Mill, On Liberty
We the people are the rightful masters
of both Congress and the courts,
not to overthrow the Constitution but
to overthrow the men
who pervert the Constitution.
Abraham Lincoln
The love of liberty is the love of others;
the love of power is the love of ourselves.
William Hazlitt
Little Green Heron, Calif
If ever a time should come,
when vain and aspiring men shall
possess the highest seats in Government,
our country will stand in need of its
experienced patriots to prevent its ruin.
Samuel Adams
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cloudia
Abraham Lincoln and Samuel Adams were wise men.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the civics lesson! Power to the people!
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ReplyDelete"The love of liberty is the love of others;
the love of power is the love of ourselves."
Profound!
Wise quotes Cloudia.. Let's hope good sense prevails sooner rather than later 💙
ReplyDeleteVery timely quotes, Cloudia! Love the heron!
ReplyDeleteWise words. The heron is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!! Thank you Cloudia :)
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