RSS 2.0 FeedQuotes Of The Day: George Washington Edition
by Doug MataconisAs we mark the 275th anniversary of the birth of our nation’s first President, there isn’t a better time to note some of his more important observations:
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.
Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty.
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference – they deserve a place of honor with all that’s good.
