Spring Break Quotes, #TakeThree
"It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt . . . ."
My week of March quotes continues. Too much truth in this one, given the state of our world. Don't you think?
Full quote is here:
"It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising the sovereignty. . . . The people themselves become the willing instruments of their own debasement and ruin. . . . Let us by all wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties."
James Monroe
First Inaugural Address, March 4, 1817
Friendly reminder that regular stories resume on Monday. Happy Spring Break!
James Monroe was so wise! We see this happening before our eyes. It’s been in the process for a long time. We are just beginning to become aware of it and how far down this road we have traveled. Praying there is still time and the means to reverse course and get our country back on solid ground. I think it depends on the people being willing and able to make and enforce major changes. We need to educate ourselves and then to focus on educating our children.
I feel those in Congress need to read this more than I. If only I could email all 435 members this quote.