“No state, furthermore, unless it has aggressive military designs such as those which consumed Nazi leaders in the thirties, is likely to divert to defense any more of its resources and wealth and energy than seems necessary.”~Lester B. Pearson Canadian politician, diplomat, statesman, and scholar Lester B. Pearson was born on this day in 1897.
“By a lie, a man… annihilates his dignity as a man.”~Immanuel Kant German philosopher Immanuel Kant was born on this day in 1724.
“Power is the chance to impose your will within a social context, even when opposed and regardless of the integrity of that chance.”~Max Weber German sociologist, historian, jurist, and political economist Max Weber was born on this day in 1864.
© 2025, JJ Shaun Another weekend, another protest. Once more, First Reader and I stayed local rather than travel to the Big City. We used to head there because not much happened in our town, but now rallies happen every day to protest what’s happening with our government. We The People of the United States … Continue reading No Kings!
“Sad will be the day when the American people forget their traditions and their history, and so longer remember that the country they love, the institutions they cherish, and the freedom they hope to preserve, were born from the throes of armed resistance to tyranny, and nursed in the rugged arms of fearless men.”~Roger Sherman … Continue reading Random Quote for April 19, 2025
“You can only protect your liberties in this world by protecting the other man’s freedom.”~Clarence Darrow American lawyer, civil rights advocate, public speaker, debater, and writer Clarence Darrow was born on this day in 1857.
“Men are more accountable for their motives, than for anything else; and primarily, morality consists in the motives, that is in the affections.”~Archibald Alexander American theologian and professor Archibald Alexander was born on this day in 1772.
“Those who are of the opinion that money will do everything may reasonably be expected to do everything for money.”~Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax British politician Edward Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax was born on this day in 1881.
“Freedom is never given; it is won.”~A. Philip Randolph American labor unionist and civil rights activist A. Philip Randolph was born on this day in 1889.
“Civilizations die from suicide, not by murder.”~Arnold J. Toynbee English historian, philosopher, author, and research professor Arnold J. Toynbee was born on this day in 1889.
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