Dwight D. Eisenhower Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or the timid."

by:	Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890-1969), 34th US President, WWII General
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Categories:	History, Apathy, Freedom, Courage, Strength
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We hold this truth to be self-evident. An honest accounting (micro to macro) of events, present through antiquity with related results and consequences demonstrates the accuracy of the statement. Weak does not alway equate to military might (The Christ and Gandhi being examples thereof). -- Mike, Norwalk
The weak and timid are the snowflakes on college campuses all over this country. -- Jim K, Austin
Yet it was Christ who commanded Peter and the others to sell their coat and buy a sword before his death and resurrection. Christ, the innocent blood, passive to death, a living sacrifice, upon our Tree of Liberty. The Power is in the blood. The foreshadowing in the Heavens. Tulku, the sacred mound or Holy altar. The boundary Mark, " Once for All " Crux, Lupus, Corona, Cross endured, the victim slain, the Crown bestowed. Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground ! Watch and be strong in the power of the Lord. The Spirit of power and not of fear. !! -- Ronw13, Oregon 1
-- DENNIS KOLB, WARRENTON
It is the responsible that is effectively entrusted with the care of freedom. -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown