It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. The gentlemen may cry, Peace, peace ! but there is no peace. The war has 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 the 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 death !
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---Patrick Henry, March 23, 1775
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