Property is the fruit of labor. Property is desirable...is a positive good in the world. That some should be rich shows that others may become rich, and hence is just encouragement to industry and enterprise. Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another; but let him labor diligently and build one for himself, thus by example assuring that his own shall be safe from violence when built. ~Abraham Lincoln
Quoted from Liberty and Tyranny by Mark Levin.
Quoted from Liberty and Tyranny by Mark Levin.
Thanks for sharing! I have not gotten beyond page 2 in the book due to my house guests but I will next week!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely. The wisdom in that statement. "Let not him who is houseless pull down the house of another..."
ReplyDeleteThis should be required reading.
Amen, Abraham!
ReplyDelete- Suzanne
I'll stand with Abe on that statement as well!
ReplyDeleteYeah Abraham! Thanks Vee!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing it. :)
Laura
Love, love, LOVE this!! You preach it, Abe!! And hopefully another Illinoisan in power will listen! Hopefully. Doubtfully.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful reminder for us all! Thanks,
ReplyDeleteStay Cozy, Carrie
Makes one think..and that's a good thing..
ReplyDeleteGreat quote! I know that some people are a bit envious of our property, but I don't apologize for it. We started out with NOTHING 28 years ago. We worked hard and saved, saved, saved. What we have is a direct result of our hard work and diligence. We did not achieve what we have overnight, and there was great sacrifice all along the way.
ReplyDeleteAbraham Lincoln was such a forward thinker for his time, wasn't he?
ReplyDeleteHello, I had a nice time visiting your blog. In fact, I subscribed to your blog feed. The Shawshank Redemption is one of my favorites also. I like prison stories of all kinds. Remember the one, The Birdman of Alcatraz? Loved it.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
LInda
Perfect! I need to get Mark Levin's book.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Cathie
Vee,
ReplyDeleteYou are one of the most inspiring bloggers that I have ever met! I have never read a post that you have written that I did not enjoy. Your sincerity continues to inspire me! Now !enough of this mush.
To not blog this week was not easy for me, and I truly missed everyone!! Have a very blessed Sunday.
Sue
Oh the Wisdom of that man!!! Isn't it amazing, that one mind, brought forth so many, many pieced of articulate Wisdom, for the ages. Bless him.
ReplyDeleteAnd btw, I've always thought that he was handsome. Not ugly or any of those derisive things said about him. Not gangly... A tall and commanding presence. Yes, *Hot* even! Before they coined that word! So there. :-)
'Aunt Amelia'
An appreciator of male neatness, through the ages!
Eeeeeeeek! Got carried away, appreciating male neatness, and forgot why I came to comment! ,-)
ReplyDeleteJust came across your "blog blog." A very pretty look to it, btw. But My Dear, you follow all those blogs?!?!?! You are amazing!
'Aunt Amelia'
Tried to access the blog, you told me of, which speaks of 'Grey Gardens.' It looks like a lovely blog, but it takes a long loading time. Not sure why, but... -sigh-
ReplyDeletePerhaps another time, I'll go back and follow the link, she gives.
Hope the top photo is of the place, today. Restored, as was wanted. How lovely it is.
'Aunt Amelia'
Yeah, I don't know what's going on. It took about 15 seconds to load just now.
ReplyDeleteI liked that. I stand with Abe. I hope you are enjoying your weekend. I always enjoy reading your Sunday posts ♥
ReplyDeleteA great quote. And I love the house pictured!!!
ReplyDeleteA really good message that rings with truth and wisdom...
ReplyDeleteHi Vee, just dropping by - I love that giant yellow tree - is that forsythia? I just bought a branch for my living room - I believe it is too cold to grow here. Hope you are well. I have a lot of catching up to do but might just try a little each day. Are you well?
ReplyDeletexo Terri
He's such a smart guy!
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