I am one of the guilty parties. I have used that saying more than once. However, no matter if it is a misquote of Franklin's or not, no matter how you say it, I believe the axiom rings true today . . . especially today. But I like the original, "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." What beautiful words!
I went over and read Wanda's post. It was sure a thing of beauty. You know, after reading your posts and Wanda's, I feel one coming on, too. Of course, I will have to wait until the weekend evening. Work has to come first:(
Alicia - yeah, another day and a good night's sleep should help. I've been sleep deprived lately. I finally picked up one of those mattress pads that are conducive to sleeping. I slapped that on the bed, made it up and tried it out. Wow! It wasn't the egg crate pad I wanted, but I was able to sleep through the fireworks the neighbors are shooting off. Enough sleep and I should be able to shake off the fuzzy brain syndrome to get clear thoughts:)
Alicia,
ReplyDeleteI am one of the guilty parties. I have used that saying more than once. However, no matter if it is a misquote of Franklin's or not, no matter how you say it, I believe the axiom rings true today . . . especially today. But I like the original, "Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." What beautiful words!
The Benster had a deft touch, n'est-ce pas?
ReplyDeleteOui, c'est vrai.
ReplyDeleteSince you often visit my blog, you know that's my byline. I firmly believe and support every word!
ReplyDeleteIt's so very true, Wanda - it's funny how you can read something over and over and not see it; it's there on your front page, big as life!
ReplyDeleteEvery day, we seem to be more in danger of losing it.
I went over and read Wanda's post. It was sure a thing of beauty. You know, after reading your posts and Wanda's, I feel one coming on, too. Of course, I will have to wait until the weekend evening. Work has to come first:(
ReplyDeleteGive it a day to build a head of steam, and then...pow!
ReplyDeleteWe'll be waiting.
Alicia - yeah, another day and a good night's sleep should help. I've been sleep deprived lately. I finally picked up one of those mattress pads that are conducive to sleeping. I slapped that on the bed, made it up and tried it out. Wow! It wasn't the egg crate pad I wanted, but I was able to sleep through the fireworks the neighbors are shooting off. Enough sleep and I should be able to shake off the fuzzy brain syndrome to get clear thoughts:)
ReplyDeleteAlicia,
ReplyDeleteThought I'd drop by and wish you and yours a happy and safe 4th of July holiday!