Patriot Echoes – Sharing 250 years of patriot principles.
- March 6, 1809, 217 years ago — Death of Thomas Heyward Jr..
- March 6, 1724, 302 years ago — Birth of Henry Laurens, President of the Continental Congress.
- March 7, 1707, 319 years ago — Birth of Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence.
- March 7, 1699, 327 years ago — Birth of Susanna Boylston Adams, mother of John Adams.
Topic: Civic-Virtue
Quotes
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“Power must never be trusted without a check. ”
John Adams , Thoughts on Government · View -
“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. ”
George Washington , Diary Entry · View -
“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. ”
George Washington , Diary Entry · View -
“Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone. ”
George Washington , Rules of Civility · View -
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence. ”
John Adams , Argument in Defense of the British Soldiers · View