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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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.

James from USA
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!!!

HCJ from Texas
July 1, 2025

And everyone will know when you do it right!!

Ron Ward from Walled Lake Mich
July 5, 2018

Somebody needs to share this very critical and true statement with the powers that be!

Cheryl from East Norriton
July 5, 2018

Well said

sally from TX
July 3, 2018

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