Tag Archives: Defense

Thought For the Day: Necessity Is the Defense For Every Infringement of Freedom

“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” – William Pitt, British prime minister (28 May 1759-1806)    

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First Principles: Peace Requires Strength and The Willingness To Use It

“These people are either too superstitiously religious, or too cowardly for arms; they either can not or dare not defend ; their property is open to anyone who has the courage to attack them… The supposed quietude of a good man … Continue reading

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Foothold Out of the Pathological

Foothold Out of the Pathological by Michael Romani What do we do When the horror descends? When we lose a few loved ones? When we lose a lot of friends? We find the need to blame To cast the blame … Continue reading

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: The Thoughts (Pensees) – Blaise Pascal

“If there is a God, He is infinitely incomprehensible, since, having neither parts nor limits, He has no affinity to us. We are then incapable of knowing either what He is or if He is….” The Pensees (“Thoughts”) is an unfinished … Continue reading

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In Defense Of (Damage Done)

In Defense of Damage Done by Michael Romani Even after all the damage done The battle has only just begun Words will not win what must be won But with the courage needed as one One who can move beyond … Continue reading

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