Benjamin Franklin on Freedom

“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom.” ~ Benjamin Franklin.  (Quoted in Os Guinness, Time For Truth, page 86).

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  • Very insightful of him… and very scary.

    My friend recently boarded a full flight with 3 preschoolers. The steward asked if any passengers would be willing to switch seats so that her kids could be seated with her. NOT ONE person volunteered.

    We are an incredibly selfish people.

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