“By a lie, a man… annihilates his dignity as a man.”~Immanuel Kant German philosopher Immanuel Kant was born on this day in 1724.
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Random Quote for April 21, 2025
“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.
No Kings!
© 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!
Random Quote for April 19, 2025
“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
Random Quote for April 18, 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.
Random Quote for April 17, 2025
“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.
Random Quote for April 16, 2025
“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.
Random Quote for April 15, 2025
“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.
Random Quote for April 14, 2025
“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.
Qilynn: Dinner and Requests
Qilynn soaked in the hot water as long as she dared before stepping out and wrapping herself in a luxurious robe. Padding into the bedroom, she saw the chambermaid had left a clean gown on the bed. No sooner had she realized she had no lady’s maid to help her dress than a light knock … Continue reading Qilynn: Dinner and Requests
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