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Our country, however bounded.
Our country, however bounded.
I am not a Virginian but an American.
I am not a Virginian but an American.
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty.
I would rather not be a king than to forfeit my liberty.
Liberty is always dangerous, but it is the safest thing we have.
Liberty is always dangerous, but it is the safest thing we have.
A great work is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty.
A great work is made out of a combination of obedience and liberty.
Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.
Liberty, not communism, is the most contagious force in the world.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Our native land charms us with inexpressible sweetness, and never
never allows us to forget that we belong to read more
Our native land charms us with inexpressible sweetness, and never
never allows us to forget that we belong to it.
[Lat., Nescio qua natale solum dulcedine captos
Ducit, et immemores non sinit esse sui.]