May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right. —Peter Marshall
“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.”

Peter Marshall Former Chaplain of the United States Senate

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James from USA JULY 1, 2025
This is a freedom that brings opportunities to take action and help others. Doing what's right means according others the same liberty and by our actions teach how freedom should be used.
HCJ from Texas JULY 1, 2025
This is not to do as you please but to do what is right for all people specially with the powers that be. we the people!!!
Ron Ward from Walled Lake Mich JULY 5, 2018
And everyone will know when you do it right!!
Cheryl from East Norriton JULY 5, 2018
Somebody needs to share this very critical and true statement with the powers that be!
sally from TX JULY 3, 2018
Well said

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