In adversity it is easy to despise life; the truly brave man is he who can endure to be miserable.
—Martial
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Post #906
These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
—Thomas Paine
—Thomas Paine
Saturday, February 04, 2012
Post #852
It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong.
—Voltaire
—Voltaire
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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