We Have it in our Powerto Begin the World over AgainIn the Appendix to Common Sense, first published on January 10, 1776 - Thomas Paine wrote about the “birthday of a new world," with this timeless reminder that fits today - and every single day of the year: "We have it in our power to begin the world over again." With that reminder as our foundation today - I wanted to share with you ten of my favorite quotes from leading founders and old revolutionaries that set the stage for how we're approaching things in 2024, and beyond. I present them without (much) commentary - the words speak for themselves. James Otis, Jr. - Submission and Tyranny "So long as people will submit to arbitrary measures, so long will they find masters" -January 11, 1762 James Iredell - Stopping Usurpation “The only resource against usurpation is the inherent right of the people to prevent its exercise.” -Speech in the North Carolina Ratifying Convention (1788) Mercy Otis Warren - Resist First "Resist the first approaches of tyranny." -Writing as "A Columbian Patriot" - Observations on the New Constitution (1788) Thomas Jefferson - Nullify! “Where powers are assumed which have not been delegated, a nullification of the act is the rightful remedy” -Draft for the Kentucky Resolutions (Before 4 Oct 1798) |
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