"The harder of the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What
we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather
strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of
little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and his conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death." -Thomas Paine
“Between 1305 and the early 1800’s. the House of Taxis ran a form of pony express service all over Europe…. Its couriers clad in blue and silver uniforms, crisscrossed the continent carrying messages between princes and generals, merchants and money lenders.” –Alvin Toffler, The Third Wave We may think we are the first generation consumed by rapid communication but we are not. Throughout our history it has been a priority. Of course, now in the 21 st century we must ask: are we better or worse for it?
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