The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I Am Not A Virginian, But An American!
PATRICK HENRYShow 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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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.
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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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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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I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.
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The great object is that every man be armed.
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It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains.
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When the American Spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different; Liberty, sir, was then the primary object.
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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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I believe a time will come when an opportunity will be offered to abolish this lamentable evil.
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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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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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The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may 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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