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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics – The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Founding Father, polymath, author, printer, political theorist and so many other vocations and avocations, Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706 and passed away on April 17, 1790. Aloha Promises Forever, has previously discussed the life of “The … Continue reading
First Principles: Conflict Overcome Make the Spirit Stronger
“Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” – William Ellery
First Principles: A Flourishing Nation Depends On Virtue
“It is certainly true that a popular government cannot flourish without virtue in the people.” – Richard Henry Lee (1786), Signer of the Declaration of Independence and President of the Continental Congress
First Principles: Every Child Should Be Taught National History
“Every child in America should be acquainted with his own country. He should read books that furnish him with ideas that will be useful to him in life and practice. As soon as he opens his lips, he should rehearse … Continue reading
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First Principles: Seeming Misfortunes Are Often Blessings In Disguise
“A few years’ experience will convince us that those things which at the time they happened we regarded as our greatest misfortunes have proved our greatest blessings.” – George Mason, Father of the Bill of Rights
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First Principles: Truth Does Not Fear Reasonable Inquiry
“Temperate, sincere, and intelligent inquiry and discussion are only to be dreaded by the advocates of error. The truth need not fear them…” – Dr. Benjamin Rush, Founding Father When someone tells you that something is a settled matter 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
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