Fear is the passion of slaves.

Quote by Patrick Henry

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If we wish to be free; if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges...

If we wish to be free; if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges...

This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ...

This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ...

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there...

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there...

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know...

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know...

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing...

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing...

The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is...

The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is...

I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing...

I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing...

I know not what others may choose but, as for me, give me liberty or...

I know not what others may choose but, as for me, give me liberty or...

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price...

Is life so dear or peace so sweet as to be purchased at the price...

I know no way of judging the future but by the past.

I know no way of judging the future but by the past.

No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but...

No free government, or the blessings of liberty, can be preserved to any people but...

I like dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

I like dreams of the future better than the history of the past.

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing...

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing...

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price...

Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price...

Perfect freedom is as necessary to the health and vigor of commerce as it is...

Perfect freedom is as necessary to the health and vigor of commerce as it is...

It is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt...

It is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt...

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the...

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the...

I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.

I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.

The great object is that every man be armed.

The great object is that every man be armed.

Give me liberty or give me death.

Give me liberty or give me death.