And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Summer has passed.
ReplyDeleteAlas. But I did get to see the aspens at about their high point this year, so I can count that as a success.
DeleteIt's 87 degrees and 70% humidity here in Arkansas. Going to mow after dinner.
DeleteSounds like time for a mint julep!
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