Tag Archives: First Principles

First Principles: We Claim the Rights Essential To Happiness Not From Government But From God

Posted on December 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

” Kings or parliaments could not give the rights essential to happiness… We claim them from a higher source – from the King of kings, and Lord of all the earth. They are not annexed to us by parchments and … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The First Maxim of Those Who Love Liberty Is To Never Grant Rulers An Atom of Power That Is Not Indispensably Necessary

Posted on November 30, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The first maxim of a man who loves liberty, should be never to grant to rulers an atom of power that is not most clearly and indispensably necessary for the safety and well being of society.” – Richard Henry Lee … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Among the Natural Rights of All Is First the Right To Life

Posted on November 29, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Among the natural rights of the colonists are these: First a right to life, secondly to liberty, and thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can.” – Samuel Adams

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First Principles: This Day Is Devoted By Americans To the Service of God As the Beneficent Author of All Good

Posted on November 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“I do recommend and assign [this Thanksgiving Day] to be devoted by the People of these States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Act Worthy of Yourselves

Posted on November 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution. On you depend the fortunes of America. … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Public Liberty Will Not Long Survive the Total Extinction of Morals

Posted on November 26, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The diminution of public virtue is usually attended with that of public happiness, and the public liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals.” – Samuel Adams

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First Principles: Republics Are Created By the Virtue, Public Spirit and Intelligence of the Citizens

Posted on November 25, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Oppressors Can Only Tyrannize When They Achieve A Standing Army, An Enslaved Press and A Disarmed Populace

Posted on November 24, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Oppressors can tyrannize only when they achieve a standing army, an enslaved press, and a disarmed populace.” – James Madison

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First Principles: Guard Against the Impostures of Pretended Patriotism

Posted on November 23, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.” – George Washington (1796)

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First Principles: The Liberties of A People Are Never Secure When the Transactions of Their Rulers May Be Concealed From Them

Posted on November 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.” – Patrick Henry

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