If all the cars in the United States were placed end to end, it would probably be Labor Day Weekend. Doug Larson Look for the ridiculous in everything and you find it. Jules Renard (1864 - 1910) In order to become the master, the politician poses as the servant. Charles De Gaulle French general & politician (1890 - 1970) I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death. Patrick Henry, (Virginia Convention, March 23, 1775) US orator, patriot, & politician in American Revolution (1736 - 1799) A little rebellion now and then...is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government. Thomas Jefferson, Letter to James Madison, 1787 3rd president of US (1743 - 1826) Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God. Thomas Jefferson (Motto on his seal) ...a revolution of government is the strongest proof that can be given by a people of their virtue and good sense. John Adams, (Diary, 1786) US diplomat & politician (1735 - 1826) Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends [life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness] it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government... Thomas Jefferson (The Declaration of Independence) The less government we have the better. Ralph Waldo Emerson US essayist & poet (1803 - 1882) In the absence of clearly-defined goals, we become strangely loyal to performing daily trivia until ultimately we become enslaved by it. Robert Heinlein US science fiction author (1907 - 1988) |