Give me Liberty or Give Me Death - Patrick Henry

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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!

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ikasu 6 years ago
In case you're curious, Patrick Henry owned slaves and admitted he was spoiled by their "convenience," before saying he could not justify slavery.

That he never moved to rectify such a serious and freely-admitted lapse in ethics is about as insidious as you can get.

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