Patrick Henry
The Great Object
The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. Patrick Henry Virginia Convention on the ratification of the Constitution June 14, 1788
Read MoreIllusions Of Hope
It is natural to 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. Is this the part of wise men, engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty? Are…
Read MoreHumiliating and Debasing Degradation
Are we at last brought to such a humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our own defence? Where is the difference between having our arms in our own possession and under our own direction, and having them under the management of Congress? If our defence be the real object…
Read MoreLiberty or Death
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! Patrick Henry Virginia Convention March 23, 1775
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