“Government is instituted for the common good: for the protection, safety, prosperity and happiness of the people; and not for the profit, honor, or private interest of any one man, family, or class of men.”
-John Adams
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
He assisted Jefferson in drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and was its primary advocate in Congress. Adams was the primary author of the Massachusetts Constitution in 1780, which influenced the United States Constitution.
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The Founding Fathers were men of intelligence, serious thought, and a passionate determination to free themselves from the oppression of the British monarchy, and to establish a new country dedicated to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
TheFounding Fathers courageously undertook this endeavor, writing and signing a declaration of independence from the tyranny of the King who ruled them; they and a contingent of brave colonists risked their lives to accomplish this turning point of history.
Confucius
“A great man [woman]is hard on himself[herself]; a small man [woman]is hard on others.”
-Confucius
Confucius was a Chinese philosopher who is traditionally considered the paragon of Chinese sages. His philosophical teachings, called Confucianism, emphasized personal and governmental morality, harmonious social relationships, righteousness, kindness, sincerity, and a ruler’s responsibilities to lead by virtue.
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The Founding Fathers, learned individuals who understood the wisdom of ancient philosophers, embracing the famous words of Patrick Henry, “Give me liberty, or give me death.”
May the philosophical teachings of Confucius, and the iconic words of Patrick Henry inspire and influence our freedom of choice, and let our voices be loudly heard tomorrow, October 5, 2024, a date that will go down in history.
Our Voice is our Vote.
Choose Wisely.
Do Not Be Afraid.