It is natural for man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts... For my part,…

Quote by Patrick Henry

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That religion, or the duty we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging...

That religion, or the duty we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging...

When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty,...

When the American spirit was in its youth, the language of America was different: Liberty,...

We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the...

We are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the...

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...

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...

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 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...

It can not be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was...

It can not be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was...

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...

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...

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...

Fear is the passion of slaves.

Fear is the passion of slaves.

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

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

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...

Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is when a people forget God that tyrants...

Bad men cannot make good citizens. It is when a people forget God that tyrants...

The great object is that every man be armed.

The great object is that every man be armed.

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...

If this be treason, make the most of it!

If this be treason, make the most of it!

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...

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.