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First Principles: Abuse of the Press Cheapens Its Usefulness
“During the course of administration, and in order to disturb it, the artillery of the press has been levelled against us, charged with whatsoever its licentiousness could devise or dare. These abuses of an institution so important to freedom and … Continue reading
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First Principles: Sustaining Governance Depends On A Broad Base of Support
“The pyramid of government, and a republican government may well receive that beautiful and solid form, should be raised to a dignified altitude: but its foundations must, of consequence, be broad, and strong, and deep.” – James Wilson (1804) … Continue reading
First Principles: Pursue Truth Steadily
“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” – George Washington (1795) I could not find a transcribed copy of George Washington’s Letter to Edmund Randolph, of July 31, 1795. I did, … Continue reading
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First Principles: Stability In Government
“Stability in government is essential to national character and to the advantages annexed to it, as well as to that repose and confidence in the minds of the people, which are among the chief blessings of civil society.”- James Madison … Continue reading
First Principles: Action On Issues Creates Enemies
“Men of energy of character must have enemies; because there are two sides to every question, and taking one with decision, and acting on it with effect, those who take the other will of course be hostile in proportion as … Continue reading
First Principles: An Honest Heart Is Its First Blessing
“It is of great importance to set a resolution, not to be shaken, never to tell an untruth. There is no vice so mean, so pitiful, so contemptible; and he who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it … Continue reading
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First Principles: Radical Change Starts In the Minds and Hearts
“But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments, … Continue reading
First Principles: Promotion of the Human Mind Adds To National Wealth
“To cherish and stimulate the activity of the human mind, by multiplying the objects of enterprise, is not among the least considerable of the expedients, by which the wealth of a nation may be promoted.” – Alexander Hamilton This quote … Continue reading
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First Principles: Religious Liberty
Yesterday was the National Day of Prayer. Because of this I took a little time off to do just that. There can be no more worthy a pursuit than to pray and meditate on the state of the United States … Continue reading
First Principles – Speak After Thinking
“Speak seldom, but to important subjects, except such as particularly relate to your constituents, and, in the former case, make yourself perfectly master of the subject.” – George Washington (1787) In best, or at least better, understanding the founding principles … Continue reading
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