Religion is important to the democratic state not only because it preserves the fabric of society but also because it acts as the most important power to check the aggressive, centralizing, and totalitarian tendencies of the modern state. Without a strong religion, which remains out-side and independent of the power of the state, civil liberty is unthinkable. The power of the state is, in part, balanced and neutralized by the power of the church. The freedom of the individual is most certain in that realm which neither church nor state can successfully occupy and dominate.
— Stephen J. Tonsor
The Conservative Search for Identity
It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people’s minds.
— Samuel Adams
American statesman, Founding Father (1722–1803)
The thing I hate about an argument is that it always interrupts a discussion.
— G. K. Chesterton
English writer (1874–1936)
For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die.
— Edward Kennedy
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts (1932–2009)
It is human nature to want it and want it now; it is also a sign of immaturity. Being willing to delay pleasure for a greater result is a sign of maturity.
— Dave Ramsey
American financial author, radio and television personality, motivational speaker
No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.
— William Penn
Founder of Pennsylvania (1644–1718)
Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. The divine law, as discovered by reason and the moral sense, forms an essential part of both.
— James Wilson
Scottish lawyer, signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (1742–1798)
No man is justified in doing evil on the ground of expediency.
— Theodore Roosevelt
Twenty-sixth U.S. President (1858–1919)
If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.
— Vince Lombardi
American football coach (1913—1970)
I know that the Lord is always on the side of the right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and this nation should be on the Lord’s side.
— Abraham Lincoln
Sixteenth U.S. President (1809–1865)
