Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quoteShare via Email Print this Page Daily Quotes Archives2013-04-05 Apr 5, 2013Given the ambiguity of religious texts and teachings, the mixed historical record, and the empirical evidence, it would be foolhardy to assert that religious faith necessarily upholds democratic values.~ Kenneth D. Wald Apr 4, 2013Blandishments will not fascinate us, nor will threats of a "halter" intimidate. For, under God, we are determined that wheresoever, whensoever, or howsoever we shall be called to make our exit, we will die free men.~ Josiah Quincy, Jr. Apr 3, 2013The love of liberty that is not a real principle of dutiful behavior to authority is as hypocritical as the religion that is not productive of a good life.~ Bishop Joseph ButlerAs against the "invisible hand" of Adam Smith, there has to be a visible hand of politicians whose objective is to have the kind of society that is caring and humane.~ Pierre TrudeauWhatever natural right men may have to freedom and independency, it is manifest that some men have a natural ascendency over others.~ Sir Fulke Greville Apr 2, 2013By the side of these religious men I discern others whose looks are turned to the earth more than to Heaven; they are the partisans of liberty, not only as the source of the noblest virtues, but more especially as the root of all solid advantages; and they sincerely desire to extend its sway, and to impart its blessings to mankind. It is natural that they should hasten to invoke the assistance of religion, for they must know that liberty cannot be established without morality, nor morality without faith; but they have seen religion in the ranks of their adversaries, and they inquire no further; some of them attack it openly, and the remainder are afraid to defend it.~ Alexis de TocquevilleThe only liberty that is valuable is a liberty connected with order; that not only exists along with order and virtue, but which cannot exist at all without them. It inheres in good and steady government, as in its substance and vital principle.~ Edmund BurkeA State which dwarfs its men, in order that they may be more docile instruments in its hands -- even for beneficial purposes -- will find that with small men no great thing can really be accomplished.~ John Stuart Mill Apr 1, 2013The tidal wave of God's providence is carrying liberty throughout the globe.~ Rev. Henry Ward BeecherThe God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.~ Thomas JeffersonThe only rational liberty is that which is born of subjection, reared in the fear of God and the love of man.~ William Gilmore Simms Previous week's quotes Next week's quotes Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print