Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page [1-2] of 2 James Thornton quotesJames Thornton QuotesJames Thornton It is natural that citizens of great and powerful nations see themselves, collectively speaking, as immortal and immune to the processes that have brought down other illustrious nations and peoples.~ James Thornton Before the creation of the welfare state, immigrants who came to this country were for the most part attracted by America’s reputation as a land of freedom and opportunity. Laws and customs that then prevailed required immigrants to carve out their individual destinies by their own labor, perseverance, intelligence, and determination.~ James Thornton Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print