“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson.
The pursuit of Happiness. I always gravitate to that line.
The right is the pursuit, not happiness itself. The Government isn’t guaranteeing any of us happiness. We are guaranteed the right to pursue it. It’s up to me WORK to obtain happiness.
As I share a few moments with my family this weekend, I’ll remember that. I’ll plan new efforts how I can work to make my family happy. And I’ll be thankful I live in a country where I can do that work. But I won’t look to Washington to give it to me. It’s up to me.
Happy Birthday, America. Thank you for giving me the gift. The gift of freedom. Let it ring.
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AMEN!! You are exactly right. Too many today do not have the attitude of Give me Liberty or give me death … it’s just give me.
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