Give me liberty or give me death.
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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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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Fear is the passion of slaves.
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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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I believe a time will come when an opportunity will be offered to abolish this lamentable evil.
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Liberty, the greatest of all earthly blessings – give us that precious jewel and you may take everything else!
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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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When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.
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I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
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The eternal difference between right and wrong does not fluctuate, it is immutable.
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The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.
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The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I Am Not A Virginian, But An American!
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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.
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United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.
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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.
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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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