Tag Archives: Freedom

First Principles: Honor, Justice and Humanity, Forbid Us Tamely To Surrender That Freedom Which We Received From Our Gallant Ancestors

“Honor, justice, and humanity, forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us. We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of resigning succeeding … Continue reading

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Since September 11, An Entire Generation of Young Americans Has Gained New Understanding of the Value of Freedom and Its Cost and Duty and Its Sacrifice

“Since September 11, an entire generation of young Americans has gained new understanding of the value of freedom and its cost and duty and its sacrifice. The battle is now joined on many fronts. We will not waver, we will … Continue reading

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Those Who Deny Freedom To Others, Deserve It Not For Themselves

“Those who deny freedom to others, deserve it not for themselves.”– Abraham Lincoln

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Times Have Change. But the Basic Premise of the Constitution Hasn’t Changed. It’s Still Our Blueprint For Freedom

“Times Have Changed. But the Basic Premise of the Constitution Hasn’t Changed. It’s Still Our Blueprint For Freedom” – Ronald Reagan

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Principles: America’s Glory Is Not Dominion, But Liberty. Her March Is the March of the Mind.

“[America’s] glory is not dominion, but liberty. Her march is the march of the mind. She has a spear and a shield: but the motto upon her shield is Freedom, Independence, Peace. This has been her declaration: this has been, … Continue reading

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: If We Don’t Believe In Freedom of Expression For People We Despise, We Don’t Believe In It At All

“If we don’t believe in freedom of expression for people we despise, we don’t believe in it at all.” – Virginia Woolf (1882-1941)

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Freedom To Differ Is Not Limited To Things That Do Not Matter Much. That Would Be A Mere Shadow of Freedom.

 “Freedom to differ is not limited to things that do not matter much. That would be a mere shadow of freedom. The test of its substance is the right to differ as to things that touch the heart of the … Continue reading

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought For the Day: Just Living Is Not Enough. One Must Have Sunshine, Freedom and A Little Flower

“Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”- Hans Christian Anderson

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Principles: Who Is John Galt? We Are John Galt!

“In planning, forming, and arranging laws, deliberation is always becoming, and always useful.” -James Wilson (1791) Today’s First Principles will be slightly different than usual. I will encourage that you think on what the Father of American Law has stated … Continue reading

Posted in First Principles | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thought of the Day: Tyranny and Slavery, Are Alike Detestable To Minds Conscious of the Equal Dignity of Human Nature

“That the God of nature gave them life and freedom, upon the terms of the most perfect equality with other men; That freedom is an inherent right of the human species, not to be surrendered, but by consent… Tyranny and Slavery, … Continue reading

Posted in Thought For the Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment