Should I keep back my opinions at such a time, through fear of giving offense, I should consider myself as guilty of treason towards my country, and of an act of disloyalty toward the Majesty of Heaven, which I revere above all earthly kings.
Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction?
- Topic: Action, Courage, Decision, Strength
- Location: Lake Powell
- Photo: Jeffrey Benjamin
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The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government—lest it come to dominate our lives and interests.
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!
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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