We will appoint as justices, constables, sheriffs, or other officials, only men that know the law of the realm and are minded to keep it well.
PATRICK HENRYThis is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ will give them one which will make them rich indeed.
More Patrick Henry Quotes
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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.
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Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
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Will preserve it but downright force. When you give up that force, you are ruined.
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I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.
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The great object is that every man be armed.
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The question before the House is one of awful moment to this country. For my own part, I consider it as nothing less than a question of freedom or slavery
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The eternal difference between right and wrong does not fluctuate, it is immutable.
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The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun.
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Bad men cannot make good citizens. A vitiated state of morals, a corrupted public conscience are incompatible with freedom.
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It is the business of a virtuous clergy to censure vice in every appearance of it.
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Gentlemen may cry peace, peace- but there is no peace! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why should we idle here?…I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
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Give me liberty or give me death.
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Show me that age and country where the rights and liberties of the people were placed on the sole chance of their rulers being good men, without a consequent loss of liberty?
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Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who comes near that precious jewel. Unfortunately, nothing.
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It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains.
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