MyFox
 

leasheryn's Blog

by leasheryn from Sarasota

Last Post 2 days, 18 hours Ago


My Kind of Loyalty
Sep 11, 2008 | 8:47 PM
Category: News
Report This Post

My kind of loyalty was to one's country, not to its institutions or its officeholders. The country is the real thing, the substantial thing, the eternal thing; it is the thing to watch over, and care for, and be loyal to; institutions are extraneous, they are its mere clothing, and clothing can wear out, become ragged, cease to be comfortable, cease to protect the body from winter, disease, and death." Mark Twain

I've posted this into one of my other topics but thought it interesting enough to place seperately as well. 

3 Comments |  Add a Comment

Member Comments Total Comments: 3
Page 1 of 1
MoonOwl read my blog view my photos
Sep 12, 2008 | 9:29 AM

Mark Twain was a literary genius. A voice we could desperately use in these times of put-up divisions.
Vittorio read my blog view my photos
Sep 12, 2008 | 11:12 AM

My country, right or wrong?
leasheryn read my blog
Sep 12, 2008 | 8:34 PM

MO, we could use more Mark Twains in the world. It's a shame there are no real great orators anymore.
It's the people who make up the country, not the institutions or the officeholders. It's a shame our politicians have locked hands with the big coorporation and institutions and have turned their backs on the people.
Page 1 of 1


Write your comment below:




leasheryn

I am in Sarasota and enjoy reading avidly, mostly about historical subjects and biographies. Also have travelled in England and Wales, visiting family and historical sights. I like a good conversation on nearly all subjects and, although I have opinions, am willing to listen to all sides of a topic. I believe in listening and learning so your opinions are always necessary to me.

Member Since: 12/23/2006


 

RSS: XMLWhat is RSS?