Liberty, the greatest of all earthly blessings – give us that precious jewel and you may take everything else!
PATRICK HENRYSuspicion 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.
More Patrick Henry Quotes
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It is the business of a virtuous clergy to censure vice in every appearance of it.
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I know of no way of judging of the future but by the past.
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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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Beside, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone.
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Give me liberty or give me death.
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It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains.
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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 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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When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty, sir, was the primary object.
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The eternal difference between right and wrong does not fluctuate, it is immutable.
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If this be treason, make the most of it!
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I am not a Virginian, but an American.
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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 believe a time will come when an opportunity will be offered to abolish this lamentable evil.
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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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