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.
Wiped out on my motorcycle at 24. Horsecollar roadrash on arms, shoulders, both hips, knees. Started a new job 2 days later in warehouse. Wasn't tough, just broke.
ReplyDeleteGino Bartali. Winner of Tours de France and Tours of Italy both before and after WWII. He was an amazing athlete and man.
These are tough dudes. I do enjoy watching the tour every year...mostly for the beautiful scenery!
ReplyDeleteTwat probably ran a stop sign while scowling at a car.
ReplyDeleteWiped out on my motorcycle at 24. Horsecollar roadrash on arms, shoulders, both hips, knees. Started a new job 2 days later in warehouse. Wasn't tough, just broke.
ReplyDeletePicking the gravel out can be rough.
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