Patriot Echoes – Honoring 250 years of patriot courage.
- 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: Humility
Quotes
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“I am your Excellencys most obedient servant. ”
Horatio Gates , Letter from Boston · View -
“Some are so proud they can scarce bow to their Maker. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Silence Dogood Letter No. 4 · View -
“Live simply, so that all may simply live. ”
Elizabeth Ann Seton , Collected Writings IIIa · View -
“The gate of heaven is very low; only the humble can enter it. ”
Elizabeth Ann Seton , Collected Writings II · View