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Pithy Philosophical Quotes on Democracy

“Democratic institutions form a system of quarantine for tyrannical desires.” Friedrich Nietzsche #
“Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule - and both commonl … #
“Only the educated are free.” Epictetus #
“When great changes occur in history, when great principles are involved, […]

Guard Your Heart

My lovely friend Lee clued me in to Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Thanks Lee.