Patrick Henry on family
Patrick Henry47 quotes“This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ will give them one which will make them rich indeed.”
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The eternal difference between right and wrong does not fluctuate, it is immutable.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry A King, by disallowing Acts of this salutary nature, from being the father of his people, degenerated into a Tyrant and forfeits all rights to his subjects’ obedience.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry I smell a rat.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry Beside, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are ruined…. The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able might have a gun.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason toward my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry The battle, Sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, Sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable; and let it come! I repeat, Sir, let it come!
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry Congress may carry on the most wicked and pernicious of schemes under the dark veil of secrecy. The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry Give me liberty or give me death.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I Am Not A Virginian, But An American!
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and to provide for it.
Patrick HenryPatrick Henry
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And in the end when the money is gone – will you still stay it was worth it.
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Danielle MontgomeryDanielle Montgomery A rainy day is the perfect excuse to explore deeper feelings.
Emily BockEmily Bock Stop taking care of everyone else before you take care of yourself.
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If I have a daughter and she plays tennis, and I have a son who plays tennis, I wouldn’t say that my son deserves more money because he’s a man. I would say they deserve the same amount of money.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams Family’s first, and that’s what matters most. We realize that our love goes deeper than the tennis game.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams My friends are my estate.
Emily DickinsonEmily Dickinson I’m thankful to my family, friends, and fans for all of their support.
Serena WilliamsSerena Williams I feel only my friends and family need to know what is happening in my personal life.
Virat KohliVirat Kohli The people you choose to have around you make all the difference. My family and close friends keep me grounded. You have to have a mind of your own and a strong head on your shoulders. Cricket is the most important thing to me, so the rest of it pales in comparison.
Virat KohliVirat Kohli Making sensible family rules around cell phones and driving is a way to love yourself, your marriage, your children, and the world well.
Glennon DoyleGlennon Doyle I think we all do our own thing and we all have our own talents, but it’s good to know that you have a family tree of success so if you need the help on your journey to success then you can look around and see it around you.
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