Besides designing and building his own house
at the age of 26
Could I design and build my own house 3 years
from now?
It's... uh... definitely coming along
Thomas Jefferson also wrote the first draft
of America's Declaration of Independence
Was the United State's third president
And, is the source of today's Motivate Quote
Hey Quoters and welcome to this week's motivate
monday episode of quotes with Wes
Changing lives one quote at a time.
As a tribute to the U.S.A.'s 238th birthday
Happy birthday to you!
Quite a youngen in the group when you consider
that modern China was founded in 221 BCE
Which was about 2,235 years ago
Hey China, why you so tired?
Let's go out and play some baseball or something!
Oh, sweet U.S., just wait till you've been
around for 2,000 years and see how much energy
you have then
Now go away, I'm going to take a nap
Anyway, today's quote comes from a letter
that Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1785 saying
"My God!
how little do my countrymen know what precious
blessings they are in possession of, and which
no other people on earth enjoy."
This statement made by Jefferson was in response
to his, almost 5 years, spent as a diplomat
in Paris
Jefferson felt that America's equality, liberty,
laws, climate and the such were unique to
the U.S.
Though no country or nation is without fault
- Haha.
Fault get it?
Because you knows, humans
We should use these "precious blessings" as
a launch point for each of us, to live the
lives that we want to live
Because those blessings are unfortunately,
still denied in various parts of the world
Now even though this quote was made in reference
to the United States
Jefferson's statement can apply to the country
you live in too!
If you have individual liberties, equality,
and freedom then use be sure to make use of
them and do not take them for granted
And if where you live does not have such values
and you want them!
Then don't settle
These are fundamental human rights that should
be kept from no one
Thankfully, more people are able to enjoy
such freedoms today than ever before
A precedent, which was in no doubt influenced
by the United States
While not perfect, I love my country
The United States was founded by great individuals
who were idealistic and passionate about their
cause
And with that, I'm glad to call myself a German
Sorry about that, sometimes my inner german
just kinda like, whoo!
So I meant American.
Also, happy belated independence day to our
Canadian neighbors, eh?
So I say to you, when you find yourself in
a situation when you feel you have nothing
to be thankful for.
Remember the quote,
"My God!
how little do my countrymen know what precious
blessings they are in possession of, and which
no other people on earth enjoy."
And think
Oh, I'll enjoy them or time to get some precious
blessings
And last but not least is today's quote question,
which is: What do you love about your country?
Let me know in the comments section below.
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And check out my last upload, a Tender Thursday
episode here, and last weeks' motivate monday
episode by clicking here and until tomorrow,
I'll see you guys later.
