Tag Archives: Obtain

First Principles: Justice Is the End of Government. It Is the End of Civil Society. It Ever Has Been and Ever Will Be Pursued Until It Is Obtained, or, Until Liberty Be Lost In the Pursuit

Posted on December 21, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“Justice is the end of government. It is the end of civil society. It ever has been and ever will be pursued until it be obtained, or until liberty be lost in the pursuit.” – James Madison (1788)

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First Principles: The Aim of Every Political Constitution Is, Or Ought To Be, First To Obtain For Rulers Men Who Possess Most Wisdom To Discern and Most Virtue To Pursue the Common Good of the Society

Posted on November 15, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

“The aim of every political constitution is, or ought to be, first to obtain for rulers men who possess most wisdom to discern, and most virtue to pursue, the common good of the society; and in the next place, to … Continue reading →

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Long Walk To Mercy

Posted on June 8, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

It’s been a long walk toward mercy and justice. To advocate on its behalf is completely and totally right. To protest in peaceful assembly is totally and completely right. It’s totally wrong to burn down cities and private property … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Justice Is the End of Government and Civil Society

Posted on April 28, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

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First Principles: The Aim of Every Constitution Ought Be To Obtain Rule By Those Possessing the Discernment To Pursue Society’s Common Good

Posted on February 19, 2020 by alohapromisesforever

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First Principles: It Is the Dearness of Freedom That Makes It So Valued and Valuable

Posted on May 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value. Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it would be strange indeed if so celestial an … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Justice Is the End of Government and Civil Society Ever Pursued Until Liberty Is Lost

Posted on February 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

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First Principles: It Is Dearness That Gives Everything Its Value

Posted on September 5, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives every thing its value.” – Thomas Paine, 1776

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