Jim’s place for sharing projects, hobbies, and an eclectic mix of things I am interested in.

Memorable Quotes:

George Washington had several:

“The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.” (First Inaugural Address, 1789)

“Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.”

“If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”

“Patriotism is supporting your country all of the time, and your government when it deserves it.” Mark Twain

“We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid.”
Benjamin Franklin

“The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other peoples’ money.” Margaret Thatcher

“We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists, and will persist.” Dwight D. Eisenhower in his 1961 farewell speech.

“Never under estimate the predictability of stupid.” From the movie Snatch?