Patriot Echoes – Sharing 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: Wisdom
Quotes
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“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. ”
Thomas Jefferson , The Writings of Thomas Jefferson · 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 -
“Without freedom of thought, there can be no such thing as wisdomand no such thing as public liberty without freedom of speech. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Silence Dogood Letters · View -
“Christianity is the only true and perfect religion; and in proportion as mankind adopt its principles and obey its precepts, they will be wise and happy. ”
Benjamin Rush , Essays, Literary, Moral and Philosophical · View -
“Wisdom is higher than a fool can reach ”
Phillis Wheatley , On Virtue in Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral · View -
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Poor Richards Almanack · View -
“Illuminate, as far as practicable, the minds of the people at large. ”
Thomas Jefferson , Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge · View -
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest. ”
Benjamin Franklin , Poor Richards Almanack · View