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Were my soul trembling on the wing of eternity, were this hand freezing to death, were my voice choking with the last struggle, I would still, with the last gasp of that voice, implore you to remember the truth: God has given America to be free.
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Whether this will prove a blessing or a curse, will depend upon the use our people will make of the blessings which a gracious God hath bestowed on us. If they are wise, they will be great and happy. If they are of a contrary character, they will be miserable. Righteousness alone can exalt them as a nation. Reader! Whoever thou art, remember this: and in thy sphere practice virtue thyself, an encourage it in others.
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Liberty ought to be the direct end of your government.
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Bad men cannot make good citizens.
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The American Revolution was the grand operation, which seemed to be assigned by the Deity to the men of this age in our country, over and above the common duties of life
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[Our Constitution] is an instrument for the people to restrain the government.
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Suspicion is a Virtue, if in the interests of the good of the people.
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Give me liberty, or give me death! While we're at it, I would also like a fourth Pirates of the Caribbean movie.
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The whole economy of this lower world proves that it is by labor and perseverance only that good is obtained and evil is avoided.
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