Category Archives: First Principles

First Principles: The Cunning of the Fox Is As Murderous As the Violence of the Wolf

Posted on November 28, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the madness of folly, to expect mercy from those who have refused to do justice; and even mercy, where conquest is the object, is only a trick of war; the cunning of the fox is as murderous as … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Democracy Becomes A Government of Bullies Tempered By Editors

Posted on November 27, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Democracy becomes a government of bullies tempered by editors.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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First Principles: No Temptation Has Overtaken You Except What Is Common To Mankind

Posted on November 26, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Jealousy of A Free People Ought To Be Constantly Awake; Since History and Experience Prove That Foreign Influence Is One of the Most Baneful Foes of Republican Government

Posted on November 25, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Liberty Cannot Be Preserved Without A General Knowledge Among the People, Who Have A Right…To Knowledge

Posted on November 24, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people, who have a right, from the frame of their nature, to knowledge, as their great Creator, who does nothing in vain, has given them understandings, and a desire to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, To Obey His Will, Be Grateful For His Benefits, and Humbly Implore His Protection and Favor

Posted on November 23, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“(I)t is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor…” – George Washington, Thanksgiving Proclamation, 3 October 1789 … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Therefore, As We Have Opportunity, Let Us Do Good To All People, Especially To Those Who Belong To the Family of Believers

Posted on November 22, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” – Galatians 6:10

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First Principles: Wish Not So Much To Live Long As To Live Well

Posted on November 20, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Wish not so much to live long as to live well.” – Benjamin Franklin (1746)

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First Principles: Do Not Be Overcome By Evil, But Overcome Evil With Good

Posted on November 19, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” – Romans 12:21

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First Principles: Guard With Jealous Attention the Public Liberty

Posted on November 18, 2023 by alohapromisesforever

“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.” – Patrick Henry (1788)

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