Wednesday, January 12, 2011

On this day in history, January 12th...

On this day in history, two Great Americans were born.

On January 12th, 1729, Edmund Burke was born. Here are a couple of quotes from this Statesman and Philosopher.

- All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.
- Hypocrisy can afford to be magnificent in its promises; for never intending to go beyond promises; it costs nothing.

 On January 12th, 1737, John Hancock was born. One of our Founding Fathers and a signator of the Declaration of Independence.