Category Archives: First Principles

First Principles: Natural Rights Are the Objects For the Protection of Which Society Is Formed and Municipal Laws Established

Posted on June 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Natural rights [are] the objects for the protection of which society is formed and municipal laws established.” – Thomas Jefferson (1791)

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Thought For the Day: The First Principle of Society Consists In the Marriage Tie, the Next In Children, the Next In A Family Within One Roof

Posted on June 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The first principle of society consists in the marriage tie, the next in children, the next in a family within one roof, where everything is in common. This society gives rise to the city, and is, as it were, the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Of All the Dispositions and Habits Which Lead To Political Prosperity, Religion and Morality Are Indispensable Supports

Posted on June 21, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism who should labor to subvert these great Pillars of human happiness.” – George … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Peace, Commerce, and Honest Friendship With All Nations, Entangling Alliances With None

Posted on June 20, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“….(P)eace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none” – Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Speech

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First Principles: To Render Us Again One People Acting As One Nation Should Be the Object of Every Man Really A Patriot

Posted on June 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“To render us again one people acting as one nation should be the object of every man really a patriot.” – Thomas Jefferson (1801)

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First Principles: Ninety-Nine Percent of Failures Come From People Who Make Excuses

Posted on June 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Ninety-nine percent of failures come from people who make excuses.” – George Washington Four fatherhood lessons from the father of our country, George Washington can be found at the linked material below. In short, these are to be courageous, disciplined, a lifelong … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Far From Being Rivals or Enemies, Religion and Law Are Twin Sisters, Friends, and Mutual Assistants

Posted on June 17, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. The divine law, as discovered by reason and the moral sense, forms an essential part of … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Foundation of National Morality Must Be Laid In Private Families

Posted on June 16, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“The foundation of national morality must be laid in private families. … In vain are schools, academies, and universities instituted, if loose principles and licentious habits are impressed upon children in their earliest years.” – John Adams (1778)

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First Principles: In Proportion As the Structure of A Government Gives Force To Public Opinion, It Is Essential That Public Opinion Should Be Enlightened

Posted on June 15, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” – George Washington (1796)

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First Principles: A Good Moral Character Is the First Essential In A Man…The Habits Contracted At Your Age Are Generally Indelible

Posted on June 14, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“[A] good moral character is the first essential in a man, and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible, and your conduct here may stamp your character through life. It is therefore highly important that you should … Continue reading →

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