The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it read more

The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it makes between these opposite principles, absolute power on the one hand, and on the other the restraints of legality and the authority of tradition.

Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless.

Sometimes you have to be selfish to be selfless.

Driving a fire truck is always a thrill. Is it better than sex? No!

Driving a fire truck is always a thrill. Is it better than sex? No!

A referendum ...by High Point residents would certainly be a guiding force,

A referendum ...by High Point residents would certainly be a guiding force,

It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of read more

It's been a long time since a visit to America stopped being an infallible formula for strengthening the reputation of European politicians. In the last decade, however, that contact with the American ally can result in at least as many headaches as it does advantages.

I am not concerned that you have fallen / I am concerned that you arise.

I am not concerned that you have fallen / I am concerned that you arise.

I didn't become political, ... I was born political.

I didn't become political, ... I was born political.

The new statements will have in them a person's earnings over their lifetime, from that very first job they ever read more

The new statements will have in them a person's earnings over their lifetime, from that very first job they ever had, all through their lives,

So when Andy called, I asked him if he would mind waiting,

So when Andy called, I asked him if he would mind waiting,