Are we at last brought to such humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense? Patrick Henry armbringdebase Change image and share on social
I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience. Patrick Henry experiencefootguide Change image and share on social
I know of no way of judging the future but by the past. Patrick Henry futurejudgepast Change image and share on social
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. Patrick Henry anguishbadcost Change image and share on social
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 conceallibertypeople Change image and share on social
The distinctions between Virginians, Pennsylvanians, New Yorkers, and New Englanders are no more. I am not a Virginian but an American. Patrick Henry americandistinctionenglanders Change image and share on social
Perfect freedom is as necessary to the health and vigor of commerce as it is to the health and vigor of citizenship. Patrick Henry citizenshipcommercefreedom Change image and share on social
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. Patrick Henry approachattentiondownright share on social