"Posterity, you will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in heaven that ever I took half the pains to preserve it." -John Adams


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Saturday, December 3, 2011

Promises of Security

In a state-run society the government promises you security. But it's a false promise predicated on the idea that the opposite of security is risk.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

The opposite of security is insecurity, and the only way to overcome insecurity is to take risks.

The gentle government that promises to hold your hand as you cross the street refuses to let go on the other side.

-Theodore Forstmann

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