Quote by Chris Christie

Now our founding fathers had the wisdom to know that social acceptance and popularity were fleeing, and that this country's principles needed to be rooted in strengths greater than the passions and the emotions of the times.

Now our founding fathers had the wisdom to know that social

Summary

This quote emphasizes the foresight of the founding fathers in recognizing the transient nature of social acceptance and popularity. They understood that principles and values should be the foundation of a country, rather than being solely driven by the fleeting emotions and trends of the present. It highlights the importance of establishing a solid and enduring framework for a nation's governance, ensuring that decisions would be guided by deeper philosophical underpinnings rather than short-term public sentiments.

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By Chris Christie

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