288th.

"Keep within the requisite limits a standing military force, always remembering that an armed and trained militia is the firmest bulwark of republics - that without standing armies their liberty can never be in danger, nor with large ones safe." - James Madison




Photo is "Military Checkpoint" - from mattis80.

287th.

"Monuments and archaeological pieces serve as testimonies of man's greatness and establish a dialogue between civilizations showing the extent to which human beings are linked." - Vincente Fox




Photo is "History" - from anjules.

286th.

"Respect for the rights of others means peace." - Benito Juarez




Photo is "Respect" - from Zero Tolerance.

285th.

"Fortunately, somewhere between chance and mystery lies imagination, the only thing that protects our freedom, despite the fact that people keep trying to reduce it or kill it off altogether." - Luis Bunuel




Photo is "Imagination" - from p-dudko.

284th.

"Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?" - Frida Kahlo




Photo is "Thoughts of Frida" - from gonzomouse.

283rd.

"I think that the ideal space must contain elements of magic, serenity, sorcery and mystery." - Luis Barragan




Photo is "Mysterious Place" - from thescreamingid.

282nd.

"The mother's heart is the child's schoolroom." - Henry Ward Beecher




Photo is "The Anatomy of a Stolen Heart" - from kindahappysad.