We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
American Declaration of Independence, 1776 – originally drafted by Jefferson
I’m a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world; Life in plastic, it’s fantastic.
Aqua 1997
How do you like ‘Cloudcuckooland’?
Aristophanes c.444 – 380 BC
Wonky Words 
The “liberty and the pursuit of happiness” bits have been somewhat curtailed in recent years.
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It was a nice idea though 🙂
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Now I’ve got an image stuck in my head of the Founding Fathers sitting around, playing with Barbie dolls.And guns, because,America…
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Dinah – It’s pleasing to see how the mind can create images from a set of quotations 🙂
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Never forget that the original scribble of saied declaration is lost. Perhaps a bottle fell over it … *gulpgulp …*
I like Wolkenkuckuksheim very much. Sometimes I come to think that it is all for the birds anyway. I just noticed that it was premiered 414 bc – this must be a clue : I will work on a history of Greek wine & bottles immediately !
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Mr Mags – I will move onto the Greek wine bottles after I’ve finished with the Greek spirits.
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a little bit of searching and reading produced this – Aristophanes claimed to be writing for a clever and discerning audience. Now it makes sense you would bring up his name. Good pick.
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Bill – I know! I am an uneducated woman who reads books of quotations… I research the quotes and I learn all sorts of things. Aristophanes is fascinating, I’m determined to learn more.
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