"It is the quality of patriotism to be jealous and watchful, to observe all secret machinations, and to see publick dangers at a distance. The true lover of his country is ready to communicate his fears, and to sound the alarm, whenever he perceives the approach of mischief. But he sounds no alarm, when there is no enemy; he never terrifies his countrymen till he is terrified himself. The patriotism, therefore, may be justly doubted of him, who professes to be disturbed by incredibilities..."
AwkwardTickler on October 29th, 2018 at 17:46 UTC »
Unfortunately this has aged well
MuvHugginInc on October 29th, 2018 at 17:53 UTC »
Worst fucking super hero ever.
wittyname83 on October 29th, 2018 at 18:08 UTC »
Samuel Johnson, 1775
Bonus quote: