Mr. Right Opinion
The Patriot Post Founders' Quote Daily
"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 (speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 5 June 1778)
Reference: The Debates of the Several State..., Elliot, vol. 3 (45)
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The Patriot Post Founders' Quote Daily
"Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened. "
-- George Washington (Farewell Address, 19 September 1796)
Reference: George Washington: A Collection, W.B. Allen, ed. (522)
(Boy, we could sure use more men of wisdom like Mr. Washington!)
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