“Only very slowly and late have men come to realize that unless freedom is universal it is only extended privilege.”~John Edward Christopher Hill English Marxist historian and academic John Edward Christopher Hill was born on this day in 1912.
Writing
Random Quote for February 05, 2025
“Journalism’s ultimate purpose is to inform the reader, to bring him each day a letter from home and never to permit the serving of special interests.”~Arthur Ochs Sulzberger American publisher and businessman Arthur Ochs Sulzberger was born on this day in 1926.
Random Quote for February 04, 2025
“There comes a point when a man must refuse to answer to his leader if he is also to answer to his own conscience.”~Hartley William Shawcross English barrister and Labour politician Hartley William Shawcross was born on this day in 1902.
Random Quote for February 03, 2025
“There are three things in the world that deserve no mercy: hypocrisy, fraud, and tyranny.”~Frederick William Robertson English clergyman Frederick William Robertson was born on this day in 1816.
Lyryk’s Song, Part Two
Biscuit arrived at the door first, sitting patiently on the stoop, tail tapping the ground. Lyryk caught up to him, catching her breath as she raised her hand to knock. Before she had the chance, the door swung open. An old woman with silver hair and kind eyes stood before them. “You look like you … Continue reading Lyryk’s Song, Part Two
Random Quote for February 01, 2025
“We should not forget, no matter how we quantify it: ‘Freedom is not free.’ It is a painful lesson, but one from which we have learned in the past and one we should never forget.”~Paul Gillmor American politician Paul Gillmor was born on this day in 1939.
Random Quote for January 31, 2025
“The rich will strive to establish their dominion and enslave the rest. They always did…they always will. They will have the same effect here as elsewhere, if we do not, by the power of government, keep them in their proper spheres.”~Gouverneur Morris American statesman, a Founding Father of the United States, and a signatory to … Continue reading Random Quote for January 31, 2025
Random Quote for January 30, 2025
“Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules.”~Saul Alinsky American community activist and political theorist Saul Alinsky was born on this day in 1909.
Random Quote for January 29, 2025
“When all other rights are taken away, the right of rebellion is made perfect.”~Thomas Paine English-born American Founding Father, French Revolutionary, inventor, and political philosopher Thomas Paine was born on this day in 1737.
Random Quote for January 28, 2025
“Only oppression should fear the full exercise of freedom.”~José Martí Cuban nationalist, poet, philosopher, essayist, journalist, translator, professor, and publisher José Martí was born on this day in 1853.
