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)

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!)