Where liberty dwells, there is my country.
They who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was a Founding Father of the United States. He served his nation as a prominent statesman and effective diplomat.
Big Sky Buckeye 
Yes! Do you remember the song, “The Statue of Liberty”. We sang it around my Mama’s piano.
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Karla, I am sorry for mixing up your name in a previous comment. Another senior moment, and I need to do better. I couldn’t remember the song “The Statue of Liberty.” Thanks for asking, and I looked it up.
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Richard, no worries at all! I have done that too! I believe we all do. I hope you are both, and family, doing wonderful. Have a blessed day!
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Karla, I appreciate your kind words. May the coming week share a special blessing with you. God’s peace!
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You’re welcome, Richard. I’m so happy to off Chemo. I will have more testing on Wednesday~I’m prayerful they can help me with my glucose issues! I have friends coming, today, and soon. I really feel so blessed. May you both have a blessed and peaceful week, too!
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Karla, thanks for sharing an update. Praying that your medical team will find a way to deal with your glucose issues. Praises that you will have some quality time with friends.
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Powerful: “Where liberty dwells, there is my country.”
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Indeed! Franklin’s word strike at the heart of where liberty is to be found.
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