The following passage is from “The American Crusade II: The Age of Democracy,” published in the 1920s (by Edwin Markham). The passage describes Billy Florida, a fictional character from the World War I era. I’m quoting it here because it describes … Continue reading →

The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself. — Mark Caine

A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. — Max Lucado

Under socialism production is entirely directed by the orders of the central board of production management. The whole nation is an industrial army . . . and each citizen is bound to obey his superiors’ orders. In the bureaucratic machine … Continue reading →

Every man has a property in his own person. This nobody has a right to, but himself. — John Locke

“THESE are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and … Continue reading →

Columbus did not seek a new route to the Indies in response to a majority directive. — Milton Friedman

“Just write a check and shut up.” — New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s message to Warren Buffet and other socialist rich people who whine that taxes must be higher, because they feel guilty and want government to redistribute wealth.

Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn’t mean politics won’t take an interest in you! — Pericles (430 B.C.)

A government which robs Peter to pay Paul can always depend on the support of Paul. — George Bernard Shaw

A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves. — Judge Andrew Paolo Napolitano

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. — Aesop