JD – Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it. ~Thomas Paine

JW* – Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed – else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die. ~Dwight D. Eisenhower

MS* – This, then, is the state of the union: free and restless, growing and full of hope. So it was in the beginning. So it shall always be, while God is willing, and we are strong enough to keep the faith. ~Lyndon B. Johnson

EB* – Freedom is nothing but a chance to be better. ~Albert Camus

In honor of the 4th coming up this weekend, all the quotes are independence themed.

My favorite though was the last one.

Being part of this great nation doesn’t guarantee us anything but a chance.

A chance to be better.

Everything else is on us.

Make the most of your chance to be better.

Make it a great day.

Jake