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Historical, Meaningful, and Moving Quotes
we often hear or read a quote, something that someone important or famous has said, that stirs us, moves us to action, or just makes us stop and think. this thread is for those quotes. here are some of my favorites: Quote: |
"He who would give a little bit of liberty for a little bit of safety deserves neither." Thomas Jefferson
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“May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't.” - General George S. Patton
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"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government" - Thomas Jefferson
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"Cattle die, and kinsmen die, and so must one die oneself. But there is one thing I know which never dies, and that is the fame of a dead man's deeds." - Old Norse Proverb
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“It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong” - Voltaire
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
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"If you are afraid to speak against tyranny, then you are already a slave." - John Bryant
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"Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing." - Benjamin Franklin
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"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored" - Aldous Huxley
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"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe.
If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened.
But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself." - Friedrich Nietzsche
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