Are we at last brought to such humiliating and debasing degradation, that we cannot be trusted with arms for our defense?

— Patrick Henry

Congress may carry on the most wicked and pernicious of schemes under the dark veil of secrecy. The liberties of a people never were, nor ever will be, secure, when the transactions of their rulers may be concealed from them.

— Patrick Henry

Do you remember any instance where tyranny was destroyed and freedom established on its ruins, among a people possessing so small a share of virtue and public spirit? I recollect none, and this more than the British arms makes me fearful of final success, without a reform.

— Patrick Henry

Fear is the passion of slaves.

— Patrick Henry

For my part whatever anguish of spirit it may cost I am willing to know the whole truth - to know the worst and provide for it.

— Patrick Henry

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and provide for it.

— Patrick Henry

For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it may cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst and to provide for it.

— Patrick Henry

Give me liberty or give me d

— Patrick Henry

Give me liberty or give me death.

— Patrick Henry

Give me liberty or give me death.".]

— Patrick Henry