Posted on 08/21/2024 3:10:02 PM PDT by Brian Griffin
“Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.” ~ (Benjamin Franklin)
“Make yourself sheep and the wolves will eat you.” ~ (Benjamin Franklin)
“Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” ~ (Benjamin Franklin)
“Common sense without education, is better than education without common sense.” ~ (Benjamin Franklin)
“Moderation in all things – including moderation.” ~ (Benjamin Franklin)
“Be civil to all; sociable to many; familiar with few; friend to one; enemy to none.” ~ (Benjamin Franklin)
“Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.” ~ (Benjamin Franklin)
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First one might be James Bovard, i.e. the first sentence.
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