A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy.
Samuel AdamsAll men have a right to remain in a state of nature as long as they please; and in case of intolerable oppression, civil or religious, to leave the society they belong to, and enter into another.
Samuel AdamsOur union is now complete; our constitution composed, established, and approved. You are now the guardians of your own liberties.
Samuel AdamsA general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal invader.
Samuel Adams