Patrick Henry

I am not a Virginian but an American.

I am not a Virginian but an American.

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know read more

I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided; and that is the lamp of experience. I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.

Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright read more

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.

If this be treason, make the most of it!

If this be treason, make the most of it!

I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.

I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.