Fourth of July and all that, eh?
By William M. Hartnett on Jul 4, 2008 in oddities
It really is a shame that one so often sees the Gadsden flag in the hands of nutjobs these days, because it’s always been a personal favorite. Consider what Benjamin Franklin wrote of the rattlesnake as a symbol for America:
“She never begins an attack, nor, when once engaged, ever surrenders: She is therefore an emblem of magnanimity and true courage.”
Well, then.
Ryan McNeill | Jul 4, 2008 | Reply
That flag always reminds me of a quote from Winston Churchill, probably one of my favorite historical figures:
In War: Resolution
In Defeat: Defiance
In Victory: Magnanimity
In Peace: Goodwill