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We are descended from a people whose government was founded on liberty; our glorious forefathers of Great Britain made liberty the foundation of everything. That country is become a great, mighty, and splendid nation; not because their government is strong and energetic, but, sir, because liberty is its direct end and foundation.

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Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined.

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Are we at last brought to such humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense?

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The great object is that every man be armed.

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I have now disposed of all my property to my family. There is one thing more I wish I could give them, and that is the Christian religion.

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Fear is the passion of slaves.

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It is a debt we owe to the purity of our religion to show that it is at variance with that law which warrants slavery.

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I have had many anxieties for our commonwealth, principally occasioned by the depreciation of our money.

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Give me liberty or give me death.

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For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: May 29th, 1736

Died: June 6th, 1799

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