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First Principles: If We Can Prevent the Government From Wasting the Labors of the People, Under the Pretense of Taking Care of Them, They Must Become Happy

Posted on April 12, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretence of taking care of them, they must become happy.” – Thomas Jefferson (1802)

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First Principles: Courage and Perseverance Have A Magical Talisman, Before Which Difficulties Disappear and Obstacles Vanish Into Air

Posted on April 11, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.” – John Quincy Adams

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First Principles: Hosanna. Blessed Is He Who Comes In the Name of the Lord. Blessed Is the King of Israel.

Posted on April 10, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“They took Palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting ‘Hosanna’. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the King of Israel.” – John 12:13

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First Principles: The Declaration of Independence Laid the Cornerstone of Human Government Upon the First Precepts of Christianity

Posted on April 9, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The Declaration of Independence laid the cornerstone of human government upon the first precepts of Christianity” – John Adams (Speech given on the 61st Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1837 in the town of Newburyport.)

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First Principles: The Constitution of the United States Is To Receive A Reasonable Interpretation of Its Language, and Its Powers

Posted on April 8, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The constitution of the United States is to receive a reasonable interpretation of its language, and its powers, keeping in view the objects and purposes, for which those powers were conferred. By a reasonable interpretation, we mean, that in case … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Spirit of Resistance To Government Is So Valuable On Certain Occasions, That I Wish It To Be Always Kept Alive

Posted on April 7, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Men Must Be Ready…To Sacrifice Their Private Pleasures…When They Stand In Competition With the Rights of Society

Posted on April 6, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Men must be ready, they must pride themselves and be happy to sacrifice their private pleasures, passions and interests, nay, their private friendships and dearest connections, when they stand in competition with the rights of society.” – John Adams (1776)

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First Principles: Knowledge Will Forever Govern Ignorance and A People Who Mean To Be Their Own Governors Must Arm Themselves With the Power Which Knowledge Gives

Posted on April 5, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Knowledge Will Forever Govern Ignorance and A People Who Mean To Be Their Own Governors Must Arm Themselves With the Power Which Knowledge Gives. ” – James Madison

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First Principles: We Have But A Slender Hold of Our Virtues; They Ought, Therefore, To Be Cherished With Care, and Practiced With Diligence

Posted on April 4, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“We have but a slender hold of our virtues; they ought, therefore, to be cherished with care, and practised with diligence.” – Fisher Ames

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First Principles: Society In Every State Is A Blessing, But Government Even In Its Best State Is But A Necessary Evil

Posted on April 3, 2022 by alohapromisesforever

“Society in every state is a blessing, but government even in its best state is but a necessary evil; in its worst state an intolerable one; for when we suffer, or are exposed to the same miseries by a government, … Continue reading →

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