I smell a rat.
PATRICK HENRYGive me liberty or give me death.
More Patrick Henry Quotes
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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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Will preserve it but downright force. When you give up that force, you are ruined.
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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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Three millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Beside, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of Nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us.
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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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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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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 am not a Virginian, but an American.
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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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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.
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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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I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.
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Suspicion is a virtue as long as its object is the public good, and as long as it stays within proper bounds. Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel.
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The great object is that every man be armed.
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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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