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First Principles: Once A Republic Is Corrupted, The Only Remedy Is to Remove the Corruption and Restore Its Lost Principles
“When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.” – Thomas Jefferson … Continue reading
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First Principles: Religion Is Of Public Concern and In Great Measure Fosters the Peace and Good Order of Government
“Religion is of general and public concern, and on its support depend, in great measure, the peace and good order of government, the safety and happiness of the people.” – Samuel Chase
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First Principles: We Are Apt To Close Our Eyes Against Painful Truth That Is Capable of Transforming Us Into Beasts
“We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth — and listen to the song of that syren, till she transforms us into beasts.” – Patrick Henry (1775)
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First Principles: While Exploring Nature, Enchanting Scenes Are Endless
“As we passed on, it seemed those scenes of visionary enchantment would never have an end.” – Meriwether Lewis I feel much the same way when I go hiking and in thinking on all the great beauty to be found within … Continue reading
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First Principles: May We Never Sacrifice Our Liberties
“However weak our country may be, I hope we shall never sacrifice our liberties.” – Alexander Hamilton (1790) Wouldn’t it be great if the Democrats would remember this?
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First Principles: A People Intent To Be Free Must Be Prepared To Fight For It Themselves
“A people who mean to be free must be prepared to meet danger in person, and not rely upon the fallacious protection of armies.” – Edmund Randolph
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First Principles: The Virtues of Men Are of More Consequence To Society Than Their Abilities
“The virtues of men are of more consequence to society than their abilities; and for this reason, the heart should be cultivated with more assiduity than the head.” – Noah Webster (1788)
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Tagged Ability, Assiduity, Consequence, Cultivate, First Principles, Head, Heart, Mankind, Noah Webster, Reason, Society, Virtue
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First Principles: It Isn’t A Question of What Mankind’s Natural Rights Are, But, How These Are To Be Guarded
“The question is, not what rights naturally belong to man, but how they may be most equally and effectually guarded in society.” – Roger Sherman
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