by Chris E.
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October 15, 2007

Quote Of The Day 3/19/09

March 19, 2009 09:52 AM EDT
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Today's quote.....

The government is merely a servant -- merely a temporary servant; it cannot be its prerogative to determine what is right and what is wrong, and decide who is a patriot and who isn't. Its function is to obey orders, not originate them.

Mark Twain

 

 

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Comments: 19

Marianne R. Mar 19, 2009, 9:57am EDT
nice
Rebecca [Future Teacher] Mar 19, 2009, 10:06am EDT
Always a man of words
Cynthia C. Mar 19, 2009, 10:20am EDT
Great quote thanks=)
phil w. Mar 19, 2009, 10:26am EDT
He's right of course, but it ain't worked out that way!
Chris E. Mar 19, 2009, 10:30am EDT
That is for sure Phil.
Phyllis R. Mar 19, 2009, 10:51am EDT
Great quote....I love Mark Twain, -- always will be one of my favorites!!!

Btw Chris...I agree with Phil too!
j - Frugal Mom - r. Mar 19, 2009, 11:03am EDT
Another good one.
Kimber L. Mar 19, 2009, 11:04am EDT
Great quote
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Mar 19, 2009, 11:08am EDT
Great quote, leave it to Mark Twain!
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Mar 19, 2009, 11:21am EDT
thanks Chris~
C C. Mar 19, 2009, 11:34am EDT
interesting quote
Renee (Pres of Baby James Foundation) ~. Mar 19, 2009, 11:36am EDT
Great quote
fancy c. Mar 19, 2009, 11:44am EDT
awesome
Elaine S. Mar 19, 2009, 11:46am EDT
Good Quote
Diana B. Mar 19, 2009, 11:53am EDT
Government has been given way too much power, which they abuse for their own advantage.
Larry H. Mar 19, 2009, 12:32pm EDT
THANKS FOR SHARING
Charles Temm JR Mar 19, 2009, 8:37pm EDT
Twain was pretty astute for a writer, especially compared to today's writers...
Bob B. Mar 20, 2009, 8:48pm EDT
I wish that were true.
Kim M. Mar 22, 2009, 2:11pm EDT
interesting

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