“Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who posses it; and this I know, my lords: that where law ends, tyranny begins.”~William Pitt British statesman William Pitt was born on this day in 1759.
“Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who posses it; and this I know, my lords: that where law ends, tyranny begins.”~William Pitt British statesman William Pitt was born on this day in 1759.
“Violence is always the last option, but if that time comes, it is the only option.”~Sir John Gilmour, 2nd Baronet Scottish soldier and politician Sir John Gilmour, 2nd Baronet, was born on this day in 1876.
“The best advice I can give anybody is to try to understand who you are and what you want to do, and don’t be afraid to go down that road and do whatever it takes and work as hard as you have to work to achieve that.”~Sally Ride American astronaut and physicist Sally Ride was … Continue reading Random Quote for May 26, 2025
“Every human being of adult years and sound mind has a legal right to determine what shall be done with his own body.”~Benjamin N. Cardozo American lawyer and jurist Benjamin N. Cardozo was born on this day in 1870.
“For each one of us stands alone in the midst of a universe.”~John Buchanan Robinson American politician John Buchanan Robinson was born on this day in 1846.
“The most common characteristic of all police states is intimidation by surveillance. Citizens know they are being watched and overheard. Their mail is being examined. Their homes can be invaded.”~Vance Packard American journalist and social critic Vance Packard was born on this day in 1914.
“Never should the power of an individual be allowed to impede the progress of the rest of the nation; never should the power of a nation be allowed to impede the progress of mankind.”~Léon Bourgeois French statesman Léon Bourgeois was born on this day in 1851.
“In the long-run, the best proof of a good character is good actions.”~John Stuart Mill English philosopher, political economist, politician, and civil servant John Stuart Mill was born on this day in 1806.
“I am sure that you will never end war with wars.”~Nancy Astor American-born British politician Nancy Astor was born on this day in 1879.
“The essence of war is insanity. Destruction, death, women widowed, children orphaned, lands plundered, property destroyed, lives decimated—it’s all bad.”~Gary Paulsen American author Gary Paulsen was born on this day in 1939.
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