Implements of war and subjugation are the last arguments to which kings resort.

Liberty, the greatest of all earthly blessings - give us that precious jewel and you may take everything else!

My great objection to this government is, that it does not leave us the means of defending our rights, or of waging war against tyrants.

Liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.

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 eternal difference between right and wrong does not fluctuate, it is immutable.

The first thing I have at heart is American liberty; the second thing is American union.