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

What right do they have to say "we the people" rather than we the States?

Be of good courage, my son, and remember that the best men always make themselves.

Caesar had his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell; and George the Third — ['Treason!' cried the Speaker] — may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it.

Fear is the passion of slaves.

O sir, we should have fine times, indeed, if, to punish tyrants, it were only sufficient to assemble the people! Your arms, wherewith you could defend yourselves, are gone.

Shall we gather strength by irresolution and inaction?