Tag Archives: Public Liberty

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: Guard With Jealous Attention the Public Liberty

Posted on September 19, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.” – Patrick Henry (1788)

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First Principles: Guard Public Liberty Vigilantly Against Anyone Who Seeks To Encroach On This

Posted on March 12, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

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First Principles: Without Freedom of Thought There Can Be No Wisdom

Posted on January 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.” – Benjamin Franklin (1722)

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First Principles: Public Liberty Is the Most Precious Jewel For Mankind

Posted on October 3, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Is the relinquishment of the trial by jury and the liberty of the press necessary for your liberty? Will the abandonment of your most sacred rights tend to the security of your liberty? Liberty, the greatest of all earthly blessings … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Absent Freedom of Thought and Speech There Is No Wisdom or Public Liberty

Posted on September 21, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Without Freedom of Thought there can be no such Thing as Wisdom; and no such Thing as Public Liberty, without Freedom of Speech.” – Benjamin Franklin (1722)

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First Principles: Without Free Thought There Cannot Be Free Speech, Public Liberty Or Wisdom

Posted on March 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Without freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom; and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech.” – Benjamin Franklin (1722)