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“You ought to be extremely cautious, watchful, jealous of your liberty; for instead of securing your rights, you may lose them forever.”

Book:Patrick Henry in his speeches and writings and in the words of his contemporaries

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Patrick Henry in his speeches and writings and in the words of his contemporaries

The collection offers a comprehensive look into the political thought and oratory skills of Patrick Henry, providing readers with insights into his role in American history through his own words and those of his peers. more

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Patrick Henry, born on May 29, 1736, and died on June 6, 1799, was a prominent political figure and orator during the American Revolutionary War. He served as the Governor of Virginia and is remembered for his passionate speeches and unwavering stance. Henry is famous for his famous slogan 'Give me liberty or give me death' in a speech before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which inspired many Americans to join the fight for independence. more

“All men have a feeling, that they would rather you told them a civil lie than give them a point blank refusal.... If you make a promise, the thing is still uncertain, depends on a future day, and concerns but few people; but if you refuse you alienate people to a certainty and at once, and many people too.”

People Ifs Men Giving Stills Feelings Lying Depends Promise Concern Refuse Certainty Blank Uncertain Refusal

Author:Marcus Tullius Cicero

“Private property...is the creature of society and is subject to the calls of that society even to the last farthing.”

Lasts Subjects Creatures Property Private Property

Author:Benjamin Franklin

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