When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.
PATRICK HENRYWhen the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.
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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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I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.
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The great object is that every man be armed.
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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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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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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!
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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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Liberty, the greatest of all earthly blessings – give us that precious jewel and you may take everything else!
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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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The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave.
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Give me liberty or give me death.
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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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I am not a Virginian, but an American.
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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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If this be treason, make the most of it!
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