The Declaration of Independence was to set forth the moral justification of a rebellion against a long-recognized political tradition - the divine right of kings.

Ezra Taft Benson
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  1. Yesterday we obeyed kings and bent our necks before emperors. But today we kneel only to truth, follow only beauty, and obey only love. - Kahlil Gibran

  2. You are evidence of your mother's strength, especially if you are a rebellious knucklehead and regardless she has always maintained her sanity. - Criss Jami

  3. Awake, arise or be for ever fall’n. - John Milton

  4. Do you remember me telling you we are practicing non-verbal spells, Potter?""Yes, " said Harry stiffly." Yes, sir."" There's no need to call me "sir" Professor."The words had escaped him before he knew what he was saying. - J.k. Rowling

  5. Is it true that you shouted at Professor Umbridge?""Yes.""You called her a liar?"" Yes."" You told her He Who Must Not Be Named is back?"" Yes."" Have a biscuit, Potter. - J.k. Rowling

More Quotes By Ezra Taft Benson
  1. Men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He can deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their...

  2. My young sisters, we have such hope for you. We have such great expectations for you. Don't settle for less than what the Lord wants you to be.. Give me a young woman who loves home and family, who reads and ponders the scriptures daily,...

  3. The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world would take people out of the slums. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. <span style="margin:15px; display:block"></span>The world...

  4. While you are going through your trial, you can recall your past victories and count the blessings that you do have with a sure hope of greater ones to allow if you are faithful.

  5. It is the mark of a truly educated man to know what not to read.

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