The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them. Patrick Henry Freedom, Liberty [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Lake Powell Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction? Patrick Henry Action, Courage, Decision, Strength [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
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. Patrick Henry Fear, Freedom, Speech [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
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. Patrick Henry Society [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Lake Tahoe For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and to provide for it. Patrick Henry Truth [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Moab The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Patrick Henry Courage [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Arches National Park It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains. Patrick Henry Freedom, Society [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
Lake Tahoe Liberty, the greatest of all earthly blessings – give us that precious jewel and you may take everything else! Patrick Henry Blessing, Freedom, Liberty [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]
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 Commitment, Freedom, Liberty [cbxwpbookmarkbtn show_count=0]