#not

What influence, in fact, have ecclesiastical establishments had on society? In some instances they have been seen to erect a spiritual tyranny on the ruins of the civil authority; on many instances they have been seen upholding the thrones of political tyranny; in no instance have they been the guardians of the liberties of the people. Rulers who wish to subvert the public liberty may have found an established clergy convenient auxiliaries. A just government, instituted to secure and perpetuate it, needs them not. ↗

— James Madison

#founding-fathers #not-an-apology #religious-freedom #freedom

This is what I want so don't be sad. ↗

— Nina LaCour

#love #regret #sad #suicide #suicide-note

Two things you will never have to chase: True friends & true love. ↗

— Mandy Hale

#friends #friendship #knowing-your-worth #love #not-settling

Friendships fail some years, blight twists the leaves and the crop is bitter. Frost bites or sudden fire devours: but the root lies sound and waits for better weather or a storm of sleet to scour the branches. Then we shall see another spring: a flare of green flame and flowers burning to fruit along the boughs. ↗

— Charlotte Gray

#friendship

It is necessary, and even vital, to set standards for your life and the people you allow in it. ↗

— Mandy Hale

#drama #friends #friendship #holding-out-for-the-best #honoring-yourself

Stop inviting people who don't celebrate you to your party! It's YOUR life - you have the right to be exclusive. ↗

— Mandy Hale

#friendship #honoring-yourself #letting-go #loving-yourself #moving-on

Dear Mom, I won't be home this weekend because I'm wanted for treason and I have to clear my name. Also, I took the last Sprite from the fridge. Love, Steve ↗

— Mac Barnett

#note #sprite #funny

You pay a price when you have an objective sentencing system. That is, nothing is perfect. ↗

— Jeff Sessions

#objective #pay #perfect #price #sentencing

The jazz chord substitutions in a country song... that was another thing that bent people's ears. I guess that my favorites are the unique ones. It's not how fast you play. It's that unique blending of different stuff I'm most proud of. ↗

— Brian Setzer

#bent #blending #chord #country #different

Czech beer in bottles is the corpse of real beer in a glass coffin. ↗

— Sergei Lukyanenko

#anton-gorodetsky #beer #humor #humor