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Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry
"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined."
- speech to the Virginia Convention, Richmond, Virginia, June 5, 1788



Resources
Biography
(Colonial Williamsburg)
Patrick Henry College


Speeches


Writings regarding Patrick Henry
  • Patrick Henry: Enemy of the State
    "Fear is the passion of slaves" Henry tells us, for an armed and confident people are sure of their liberties, and not afraid to demand them. - Ryan McMaken, December 2, 2003 [LewRockwell.com]

  • Patrick Henry’s Choice
    In 1775, an American patriot stood before his neighbors in a small church in Virginia and challenged the tyranny of government — his own government — in a ringing statement on liberty and death. - Ben Moreell, August 2001 [The Future of Freedom Foundation]

  • Patrick Henry
    Patrick Henry indeed did his utmost to preserve American liberty. Those alive today, who enjoy their freedom in no small part as the result of the sacrifices of men such as Patrick Henry, should do no less. - David Dieteman, March 23, 2001 [LewRockwell.com]


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