Frances "Fanny" Wright was a prolific feminist and abolitionist long before it was popular to be either.  She spoke on equality and liberty in the 19th century and did so with compelling words.  Her quote today is presented in challenge to "blind faith," though she did use that exact phrase.  She implores us to question what we believe and why we believe it.  

This is not only wise, but a worthwhile way to end this year and begin a new one!