“We can’t be dominated by ruthless terrorism and the American principle is that we never will be.”~Jean Kennedy Smith American diplomat, activist, humanitarian, and author Jean Kennedy Smith was born on this day in 1928.
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Random Quote for February 19, 2025
“You must completely dedicate yourselves to it. To do less will be to let down your country, your state, your parents, your teachers, and ultimately, yourselves. Remember this: The only good citizen is the well-educated citizen.”~Homer Hickam American author, Vietnam War veteran, and a former NASA engineer Homer Hickam was born on this day in … Continue reading Random Quote for February 19, 2025
Random Quote for February 18, 2025
“Whenever we take away the liberties of those whom we hate we are opening the way to loss of liberty for those we love.”~Wendell Willkie American lawyer, corporate executive, and politician Wendell Willkie was born on this day in 1892.
Random Quote for February 17, 2025
“So goes America in terms of freedom, so goes the rest of the world. And so that document [Declaration of Independence] I would argue is the foundational document for freedom not just for America but for freedom around the world.”~Randy Forbes American politician Randy Forbes was born on this day in 1952.
Go Fly A Kite
Dyann stood staring at the vast expanse of grass stretching before her. The sun had risen enough to melt the lingering frost from the grass. The air had that crisp, almost electric quality only spring mornings brought. With hands shoved deep into her jacket pockets, her breath fogged the air as she tried to clear … Continue reading Go Fly A Kite
Random Quote for February 15, 2025
“For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.”~James Forrestal The first United States secretary of defense, James Forrestal, was born on this day in 1892.
Random Quote for February 14, 2025
“A gentleman opposed to their enfranchisement once said to me, women have never produced anything of any value to the world. I told him the chief product of the women had been the men, and left it to him to decide whether the product was of any value.”~Anna Howard Shaw British born American physician, Methodist … Continue reading Random Quote for February 14, 2025
Random Quote for February 13, 2025
“It is not the function of government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the government from falling into error.”~Robert H. Jackson American lawyer, jurist, and politician Robert H. Jackson was born on this day in 1892.
Random Quote for February 12, 2025
“We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution.”~Abraham Lincoln American lawyer, politician, and 16th United States president, Abraham Lincoln was born on this day in 1809.
Random Quote for February 11, 2025
“You’ve got to rattle your cage door. You’ve got to let them know that you’re in there, and that you want out. Make noise. Cause trouble. You may not win right away, but you’ll sure have a lot more fun.”~Florynce Kennedy American lawyer, radical feminist, civil rights advocate, lecturer, and activist, Florynce Kennedy was born … Continue reading Random Quote for February 11, 2025
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