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Quote by William Jones

“My opinion is, that power should always be distrusted, in whatever hands it is placed.”

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William Jones, born on September 28, 1746 and died on April 27, 1794, was an outstanding philologist. He made significant contributions to the field of comparative linguistics, particularly in the study of the Indo-European languages. Jones is known for his research on Sanskrit and his interest in Indian culture, which had a profound impact on subsequent Oriental studies. more

“Edward Said talks about Orientalism in very negative terms because it reflects the prejudices of the west towards the exotic east. But I was also having fun thinking of Orientalism as a genre like Cowboys and Indians is a genre – they’re not an accurate representation of the American west, they’re like a fairy tale genre.”

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Author:Craig Thompson

“The Founders believed, and the Conservative agrees, in the dignity of the individual; that we, as human beings, have a right to live, live freely, and pursue that which motivates us not because man or some government says so, but because these are God-given natural rights.”

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Book:Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto

Source: Liberty and Tyranny: A Conservative Manifesto

“When justices seize authority from the other branches of the federal government, as well as state and local governments, under the rubric of judicial review, that’s tyranny.”

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Author:Mark Levin

“John Kerry and the other Democratic leaders are on the wrong side of history, as they were during the Reagan presidency. If they had won the day, and Reagan had failed, the Soviet Union would still exist, as would all the harm and suffering it unleashed, and American security would be far weaker as a result. And if they win this election thanks to a promise to undo the Reagan-Bush Doctrine, those cheering loudest will be the most evil-loving among us.”

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