“It is said that power corrupts, but actually it’s more true that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted by other things than power.” David Brin, (1950- ) Author. Source Reference David Brin Quote

“If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. It is true that you may fool all the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all of the…

“That frequent recurrence to fundamental principles, and a firm adherence to justice, moderation, temperance, industry and frugality, are absolutely necessary to preserve the blessings of liberty, and keep government free. The people ought, therefore, to pay particular attention to these…

“Over the 20th century, the federal government has assumed a vast and unprecedented set of powers. Not only has the exercise of those powers upset the balance between federal and state governments; run roughshod over individuals, families, and firms; and…

“A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.” Dwight D. Eisenhower, (1890-1969), 34th US President, WWII General. Source: first inaugural address, 20 January 1953. Source Reference Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote

“Men are rewarded and punished not for what they do, but rather for how their acts are defined. This is why men are more interested in better justifying themselves than in behaving themselves.” Thomas Szasz, (1920- ) Author, Professor. Source: The Second Sin, 1973….