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There are many types of revolutions.  History talks mostly of political revolutions, dramatic events that all too often represent little real change over the long term:  The cast of players in power shifts and new political philosophies come into vogue, but when it comes to the daily realities of most people, little changes.  But occasionally [...]

before, during, after…

…a hundred years to grow it and an hour to cut it down…

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“Cowardice asks the question, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, ‘Is it politic?’ Vanity asks the question, ‘Is it popular?’ But, conscience asks the question, ‘Is it right?’ And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because one’s [...]