Liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.

United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!” — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? 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 battle is not to the strong alone. It is to the vigilant, the active, and the brave. A small, disciplined militia can not only hold out against a larger force, but drive it back, because what they're fighting for rightfully belongs to them.

Perfect freedom is as necessary to the health and vigor of commerce as it is to the health and vigor of citizenship.

The King has degenerated into a tyrant and forfeits all rights to his subjects' obedience.

This is all the inheritance I give to my dear family. The religion of Christ will give them one which will make them rich indeed.