Patriot Echoes – Exploring 250 years of patriot ideals.
- 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: Trust
Quotes
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“True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. ”
George Washington , Diary Entry · View -
“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. ”
George Washington , Diary Entry · View -
“Your wisdom, which only is light. We are in darkness, and must be thankful that our knowledge is not wanted to perfect Your work. ”
Elizabeth Ann Seton , Collected Writings I · View -
“Lord, here am I the creature of your will, rejoicing that You will lead, thankful that You will choose for me. ”
Elizabeth Ann Seton , Collected Writings IIIa · View -
“He is my guide, my friend and supporter with such a guide, can I fear? With such a friend, shall I not be satisfied? ”
Elizabeth Ann Seton , Collected Writings IIIa · View -
“Government is a trust derived from the people. ”
Mercy Otis Warren , History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American Revolution · View