“it strikes me that the spirit of the Fourth, this year, was used up by September's end and fell like an early… — William H. Gass Copy Share Image
“There was something melancholic about that symbol of their nation's promise of freedom, a bell with a chipped mouth and cleft body.” — E.A. Bucchianeri Copy Share Image
“Freedom is the atmosphere in which humanity thrives. Breathe it in.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To celebrate the Fourth of July meant something definite in those days.” — Carol Ryrie Brink Copy Share Image
“I am thankful that there are those among us who have sacrificed dearly on behalf of us. And I ardently pray to… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
“While we tediously check our weaponry before entering into battle, do we check our hearts? For without exception, that is the greatest… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
“Years ago, a group of good, wise, brave, God-fearing men stood up to claim and defend the human right for independence. Those… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Despite how utterly massive they might be, it is never the size of the arsenal nor the strength of the warrior. Rather,… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
“We are notorious for ‘running’ around self-righteously declaring our rights to this and to that. But if we were to reflect upon… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
“To be ignorant of the sacrifices of others that yielded the blessings I enjoy leaves me exchanging the reality of 'blessing' for… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
“To be a light on a hill we must be a people on our knees. We become a light when we realize… — Craig D. Lounsbrough Copy Share Image
“What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer; a day that reveals to him, more than all other… — Frederick Douglass Copy Share Image
